Asbestos is a material that was once used extensively in construction.One risk from working in a building that contains asbestos is the development of asbestosis.The asbestos fibers can be inhaled.Cells will phagocytose the foreign material but are unable to degrade it.As a result,asbestos fibers build up in which of the following intracellular organelles?
A)mitochondria
B)nucleus
C)peroxisomes
D)lysosomes

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Asbestos fibers build up within lysosomes, which are responsible for degrading foreign particles and cellular waste. However, they are unable to break down the fibers due to their size and durability, leading to their accumulation and the development of asbestosis.

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