Lenny Lysosome
The Cleanup Crew
Lenny is the recycling center! He breaks down old, worn-out parts and anything that shouldn't be in the cell.
What Lenny Does
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Breaks down old or damaged organelles
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Digests food particles that enter the cell
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Destroys bacteria and viruses
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Recycles materials so the cell can use them again
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