Question

Lysosomes are called suicide bags. Give scientific reasons

Answer 1

Because they produce enzymes that destroy old and worn out cells and itself

Answer 2

Why are lysosomes called Suicide Bags of the cell?

• If the cell is damaged, the lysosomes undergo autolysis and burst open.
• This results in the release of those hydrolytic enzymes.
• The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies.

Hence, they are called as suicidal bags of the cells.