Answer to Question #176207 in Cell Biology for michael

Question

The pH inside a lysosome is most similar to what other compartment in the cell? 

thylakoid space

matrix of the mitochondria

cytosol

lumen of the ER

Answer 1

Answer: thylakoid space

All of the lysosomal enzymes are acid hydrolases ,which are active at the acidic ph, about 5.The tlylakoid space becomes markedly acidic,the ph approaching 4.