Surplus substances within the cytoplasm are degraded by
A) mitochondria.
B) ribosomes.
C) lysosomes.
D) the cytoskeleton.
E) cytoskeletal proteins.

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Lysosomes are organelles responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste materials and surplus substances within the cytoplasm. Mitochondria are responsible for energy production, ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, the cytoskeleton is responsible for structural support and transport within the cell, and cytoskeletal proteins are involved in various cellular processes such as movement and signaling.

Surplus Substances Within the Cytoplasm Are Degraded by