which organelle plays a role in intracellular digestion?

The organelle that plays a role in intracellular digestion is the lysosome. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles rich in digestive enzymes (hydrolytic enzymes) that break down macromolecules, old cell parts, and pathogens inside the cell. They maintain an acidic environment essential for their digestive functions and are crucial for recycling cellular waste and damaged organelles within the cell.