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Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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Capitolo 15, Problema 9

Indicate which statements are true. Correct all false statements by changing the underlined words.
__________ Lysosomes fuse with phagosomes to form peroxisomes.

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Step 1: Understand the key terms involved. Lysosomes are organelles containing digestive enzymes, phagosomes are vesicles formed around a particle engulfed by phagocytosis, and peroxisomes are organelles involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification, not formed by fusion of lysosomes and phagosomes.
Step 2: Analyze the statement: 'Lysosomes fuse with phagosomes to form peroxisomes.' This suggests that the fusion of lysosomes and phagosomes creates peroxisomes, which is incorrect based on cell biology knowledge.
Step 3: Recall the correct process: Lysosomes fuse with phagosomes to form phagolysosomes, which are responsible for digesting the engulfed material inside the phagosome.
Step 4: Identify the false word in the statement: 'peroxisomes' is incorrect and should be replaced with 'phagolysosomes' to make the statement true.
Step 5: Corrected statement: 'Lysosomes fuse with phagosomes to form phagolysosomes.' This accurately describes the cellular process involved in degradation of phagocytosed material.

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