Autophagy is the controlled destruction of cell components.This process takes place in lysosomes because
A) it allows for controlled destruction without destroying all cell components.
B) lysosomes are the only organelles containing enzymes.
C) it ensures that cells undergo programmed cell death following autophagy.
D) cells would otherwise not have enough energy to function.
E) organelles can then be rebuilt from their component macromolecules.

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Autophagy allows for the controlled destruction of cell components, without destroying all cell components. Lysosomes are the sites of this process because they contain the necessary enzymes for degradation. Autophagy serves a variety of functions, including recycling cellular components to maintain energy homeostasis and removing damaged or unnecessary cellular materials.

Autophagy Is the Controlled Destruction of Cell Components