accession
0005764
databaseName
GO
dbId
455
definition
A small lytic vacuole that has cell cycle-independent morphology found in most animal cells and that contains a variety of hydrolases, most of which have their maximal activities in the pH range 5-6. The contained enzymes display latency if properly isolated. About 40 different lysosomal hydrolases are known and lysosomes have a great variety of morphologies and functions.
displayName
lysosome
name
lysosome
schemaClass
GO_CellularComponent