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Autophagy degrades damaged or dysfunctional cytosolic organelles and proteins, serving as a quality control and waste disposal mechanism for the cell. Autophagy-mediated degradation also serves as a way for the cell to recycle nutrients and other substrates for use in biosynthesis and energy production - especially during times of stress or starvation.
