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OCR: LYSOSOMES YSOSOMES are round, bag- -like structures found inside cell They act like demol lition service, breal king down harmful particles, such as bacteria, that might enter cell. A lysosome also destroys anv worn -out parts its own cell, and redirects useful components to other parts of the cell to be recycled. It contains pow erful chemicals that enable to this. White blood cells whose job itis to de fend the body against bacteria and viruses, usually have more lysosomes than other types of cells. Lysosomes demolition breaking ponents chemical