Most proteins are synthesized in the cytosol, where they remain. Although, more importantly, contains some very interesting images of these lysosomal aspects. Lysosome Related Links - A list of lysosome related links and links to people's homepages who are involved in lysosome related research. Lysosomal Storage Diseases - An interesting page. Focuses on rare genetic diseases in children caused by lysosomal storage diseases.
Protein degradation is an important part of cell maintenance.
Otherwise, buildup of excess proteins can have toxic or disease-like effects on a cell. Provides discussions on lysosomes and peroxisomes. This is the multi- step process of capturing light energy to synthesize carbohydrates. Provides chemical mechanisms for the 2 types of photophosphorylation, including a detailed image of the mechanism. The Vacuoles - Explains what a vacuole is and a vacuole's functions.