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If the $\mathrm{pH}$ in lysosomes is increased to alkaline, what will be the outcome?
BiologyCell - The Unit of LifeNEETNEET 2022 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A Hydrolytic enzymes will function more efficiently
  • B Hydrolytic enzymes will become inactive
  • C Lysosomal enzymes will be released into the cytoplasm
  • D Lysosomal enzymes will be more active
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydrolytic enzymes will become inactive
Lysosomal enzymes are generally Hydrolytic enzymes which are functional in Acidic $\mathrm{pH}$ only. When $\mathrm{pH}$ is turned to basic, medium these enzymes will become inactive.

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