This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Autophagy is performed by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Lysosomes, B. Mitochondria, C. Proteins, D. All
A: Lysosomes
Answer: A: Lysosomes 
Explanation: Autophagy is a protective mechanism during starvation It is performed by lysosomes by digesting mitochondria etc Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:12,13,16