If the $\mathrm{pH}$ in lysosomes is increased to alkaline, what will be the outcome?

If the $\mathrm{pH}$ in lysosomes is increased to alkaline, what will be the outcome?
  1. Hydrolytic enzymes will function more efficiently
  2. Hydrolytic enzymes will become inactive
  3. Lysosomal enzymes will be released into the cytoplasm
  4. Lysosomal enzymes will be more active

Solution

Lysosomal enzymes are generally Hydrolytic enzymes which are functional in Acidic $\mathrm{pH}$ only. When $\mathrm{pH}$ is turned to basic, medium these enzymes will become inactive.

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