Which organelle is known as the "recycling center" for degrading waste and worn-out organelles?

Lysosomes are recognized as the "recycling center" of the cell due to their role in breaking down waste materials and cellular debris. They contain hydrolytic enzymes that are capable of digesting macromolecules, which aids in degrading worn-out organelles, proteins, and other cellular waste. This process not only helps in maintaining cellular health by removing unnecessary or damaged components but also in recycling and repurposing cellular materials, ensuring efficient cellular function and homeostasis.

In contrast, peroxisomes are primarily involved in lipid metabolism and the detoxification of harmful byproducts, rather than recycling cellular components. The nucleus is the control center of the cell, housing the genetic material and managing gene expression, while ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into proteins. Thus, these organelles do not fulfill the recycling role that lysosomes specifically handle.