The ribosomes have a membrane to prevent damage of the cell from the

In summary, cells have ribosomes that have a membrane to protect them from enzymes. However, during the process of digesting unwanted structures, the enzymes are released and could potentially damage the cell. To prevent this, the cell uses lysosomes which have digestive enzymes but are not directly released into the cytoplasm. Instead, they fuse with the phagosome, a vacuole that encloses the unwanted material, and then digest it. This prevents the enzymes from damaging the cell.
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The ribosomes have a membrane to prevent damage of the cell from the enzyme. but why are the cells not damaged when the enzymes are digesting unwanted structures, since the enzymes have to be released to digest unwanted structures.
 
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AllenHe said:
The ribosomes have a membrane to prevent damage of the cell from the enzyme. but why are the cells not damaged when the enzymes are digesting unwanted structures, since the enzymes have to be released to digest unwanted structures.
I'm not sure what you mean, ribosomes do not have membranes. They can bind to membrane bound (particularly in the endoplasmic reticulum).
 
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AllenHe said:
The ribosomes have a membrane to prevent damage of the cell from the enzyme. but why are the cells not damaged when the enzymes are digesting unwanted structures, since the enzymes have to be released to digest unwanted structures.

I think you mean lysosomes. Yes the lysosomes have digestive enzymes but they aren't exactly released into the cytoplasm while destroying unwanted objects. Extra cellular material usually enters via phagocytosis, i.e. the material is gradually enclosed and then pinched off from the plasma membrane into the cytoplasm. This vacuole is called phagosome. The membrane of the lysosome fuses with that of the phagosome and forms a phagolysosome, the contents of which are then exposed to the enzymes and are eventually destroyed.
 
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Related to The ribosomes have a membrane to prevent damage of the cell from the

1. Why do ribosomes have a membrane?

The membrane serves as a protective barrier for the ribosomes, preventing damage to the cell from external factors such as toxins or enzymes.

2. How does the membrane protect the cell?

The membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer which acts as a physical barrier, blocking harmful substances from entering the cell and damaging the ribosomes.

3. Are all ribosomes surrounded by a membrane?

No, not all ribosomes have a membrane. Ribosomes that are free-floating in the cytoplasm do not have a membrane, while those attached to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are surrounded by a membrane.

4. What is the function of ribosomes with a membrane?

Ribosomes with a membrane are responsible for protein synthesis and modification. They are also involved in the transport of proteins to other parts of the cell or outside of the cell.

5. Can the ribosome membrane be damaged?

Yes, the ribosome membrane can be damaged by certain toxins or enzymes that can break down the phospholipid bilayer. This can disrupt the process of protein synthesis and affect the overall function of the cell.

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