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Update Unit 2: Biology.md

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- `Ribosomes` in rough ER **synthesize proteins**
- Transports synthesized proteins to `Golgi apparatus` for packaging and distribution
- About half the cell's proteins are produced here
- Folds, fixes and **modifies both newly-created and pre-existing proteins**
- Folds, fixes and **modifies both newly-created and pre-existing proteins** somewhat like **proof-reading**
## Specific to Smooth ER
- Does not synthesize proteins
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## Lysosome
- Spherical vesicle that containing `enzymes`
- Digests and kills foreign matter which is then excreted
- Digests and breaks down old and unused material to be recycled
- Digests and breaks down old or non-functional organelles as needed
- **Digests and kills** foreign matter which is then excreted
- E.g., white blood cells use lysosomes to kill bacteria then spit it out
- **Digests and breaks down** old and unused material/non-functional organelles as needed
- If lysosome ruptures everything dies, hence they are known as "suicude sacs"
## Mitochondria