You are looking at a cell with the electron microscope and you notice the following characteristics: presence of many mitochondria and lysosomes; few, if any, Golgi apparatus; and many ribosomes. Which of the following is the most likely function of that cell?

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The presence of many mitochondria and lysosomes suggests that the cell is involved in energy production and intracellular digestion, respectively. The absence of Golgi apparatus indicates that the cell is not involved in secretion, and the presence of many ribosomes suggests high rates of protein synthesis. Therefore, the most likely function of that cell is intracellular digestion.

You Are Looking at a Cell with the Electron Microscope