Lysosomes and vacuoles have the same
functions. Both are enclosed organelle compartments within a cell and are recycling centers responsible for
breaking down substances or complex molecules that goes into a cell. Both are
sacs which contain digestive enzymes for breaking down foreign materials, food,
and pathogens. Vacuoles are found in plant cells and lysosomes are in animal
cells. Vacuoles play an important role in plant’s food production. It stores
water and hydration of plants.
