what is a process in which cells destroy non-functional organelles?

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2007-01-27 04:03:31 · 4 answers · asked by berry3 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

autophagy

2007-01-27 04:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Lysosomes in animal cells recycle non-functional oraganelles, among other things.

2007-01-27 06:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by hinkydinkyparlezvous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Macrophages are a type of cell that eat cellular debris and cellular pathogens.

2007-01-27 04:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by Zahra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

mitosis

2007-01-27 04:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jim S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋