The endomembrane system when homogenized is broken up into vesicles,which are heterogeneous but similar in size.These vesicles can be purified and,after purification,often retain their biological activity.They are collectively referred to as _________.
A)endosomes
B)microsomes
C)ribosomes
D)minisomes
E)lysosomes

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The vesicles from the endomembrane system, when homogenized and purified, are referred to as microsomes. These microsomes can retain their biological activity and are commonly used in biochemical and cell biology experiments to study protein synthesis, membrane transport, and other cellular processes. Endosomes and lysosomes are specific types of vesicles within the endomembrane system, but not all vesicles from the endomembrane system are endosomes or lysosomes. Ribosomes are not vesicles and are not part of the endomembrane system. Minisomes are not a recognized term in biology.

The Endomembrane System When Homogenized Is Broken Up into Vesicles,which