Question

Lysosomes are important cell organelle in humans'. expalin?

Answer 1

Lysosomes are important cell organelle as: 1. They help in formation of thyroid gland. 2. They eat up harmful substances and act as a defense mechanism. 3. They help in cell protection. 4. As they throw or remove harmful substances from a cell they are also known as 'suicidal bags'

Answer 2

Answer:

• Lysosomes perform various important functions such as cellular digestion, autophagy, removal of carcinogens, etc.
• When cell organelles show diminished physiological activity or when they are worn out, internal remodelling is required, which is done by lysosomes.
• Sometime, lysosomes of cell liberate their enzyme outside the cell. It occurs in the mechanism where sperm releases hyaluronidase enzyme which dissolve the protective coating of ovum. This helps sperm to penetrate ovum to ensure fertilization.
• Lysosomes contain different hydrolytic enzymes.