Asked by Grace LaBree on Jun 18, 2024

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Which organelle's function would be most affected if a cell was not able to carry out exocytosis?

A) Secretory vesicle
B) Lysosome
C) Proteosome
D) Peroxisome

Secretory Vesicle

Membrane-bound vesicles produced by cells to store and transport substances (like hormones or neurotransmitters) that are to be secreted.

Exocytosis

A process by which a cell transports molecules out of the cell by vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane.

Lysosome

A membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes and breaks down excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles, and invading viruses or bacteria.

  • Comprehend how the elimination of certain organelles impacts cellular functions.
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Silvia EllisJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Secretory vesicles are directly involved in exocytosis, the process by which cells transport materials out of the cell. If a cell cannot carry out exocytosis, the function of secretory vesicles, which are responsible for packaging and transporting materials to be excreted from the cell, would be most affected.