A secondary lysosome is a lysosome that
A) provides a backup to the primary lysosomes.
B) is smaller than a primary lysosome.
C) will become a primary lysosome when it fuses with a phagosome.
D) is a primary lysosome that has fused with a phagosome.
E) has undergone exocytosis.

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A secondary lysosome is a primary lysosome that has fused with a phagosome, forming a larger and more active digestive compartment. It contains hydrolytic enzymes that help break down the engulfed material.

A Secondary Lysosome Is a Lysosome That