what are lysosomes why they are called suicide bags
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lysosomes:An organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.
When the cell gets damaged, then one of the lysosomes bursts, releasing those digestive enzymes. The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies. Hence, lysosomes are called suicide bags of the cell.
During the breakdown of cell structure, when the cells gets damaged, the lysosomes may break and enzymes, which are capable of digesting or breaking down all organic nutrients may release into the cell. Due to their capabilty of digestion they may eat up or digest or break down other cell organelles leading to hampered metabolic activities and finally death of the cell. This is the reason why lysosome are also known as suicidal bags of cell.