Chapter 25, Problem 20A

Summary Introduction

To fill:

The given blank with the correct term.

Introduction:

The kidneys are the organ of the excretory system that eliminates all the metabolic and the nitrogenous waste of the body. These are found in the vertebrates.

Explanation of Solution

The lysosomes are the membrane bound organelles that are involved in the elimination of the metabolic waste in the cells. Similar work is performed by the kidneys at body level organization. Hence, the work of kidney is similar to the lysosomes. Hence, the given blank can be filled with lysosomes.