Transport vesicles are small, membranous spheres composed of a single lipid bilayer with a hollow interior that function to carry molecules within a cell.

Transport Vesicles

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles belonging to the endomembrane system that contain digestive enzymes. They function to break down external particles, such as food, microorganisms, and immune complexes, as well as internal debris like damaged organelles, while keeping these enzymes compartmentalized to protect the cytoplasm.

Lysosomes

Exocytosis is the process by which secretory vesicles move toward and fuse with the plasma membrane to release their contents outside the cell. Cells utilize exocytosis to eliminate waste products and to secrete chemical signals that other cells can receive.

Exocytosis

The endomembrane system is composed of several interconnected organelles and structures, which include the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vesicles.

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The endomembrane system, unique to eukaryotic cells, is a network of membranous tubules, sacs, and flattened disks that function to synthesize cellular components and transport materials within the cell.

Endomembrane System

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Due to their relatively large size, eukaryotic cells require an endomembrane system to transport materials. This specialized transport system is necessary because diffusion alone is insufficient to disperse substances throughout the larger volume of eukaryotic cells.

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