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Lysosomes
Lysosomes contain chemicals that break down materials in the cell. They break down large food particles into smaller ones as well as old cell parts. Lysosomes are the cell's cleanup crew. They are small and round.
Lysosomes are common in animal cells but very rare in plant cells.
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