Term Name:	lysosome
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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.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005764]    QuickGO    AmiGO