9th Class Science The Fundamental Unit of Life

  • question_answer 17)
    Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?  

    Answer:

    The lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes which are capable of breaking down organic matter in case of any disturbance in cellular metabolism. For example, when a cell gets damaged, then lysosomes burst and enzymes digest their own cell. Hence, the lysosomes are known as ‘suicide bags’ of cell.  


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