This organelle contains namesake hydrolases and can absorb material via autophagy.
A disease related to this organelle is caused by a lack of hexosaminidase (HEX-ose-am-IN-ih-dace) A, characterized by a red spot in the iris, and called Tay-Sachs disease. Mannose-6-phosphate tags proteins destined for this organelle. This organelle contains namesake hydrolases and can absorb material via autophagy. This organelle's V-class proton pumps create an acidic environment to carry out its main function. For 10 points, name this organelle that breaks down macromolecules and cellular waste.
A disease related to this organelle is caused by a lack of hexosaminidase (HEX-ose-am-IN-ih-dace)
{lysosome}