What is lysosomes and what are the main functions of lysosomes ?
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these are intercellular organelles involved in digesting the phagocytosed food particles and other digestive activities.
function
lysosomes are abundant in cells involved in phagocytosis.
old, worn out parts of cell are digested by lysosomes as recycling and renovating process.
function
lysosomes are abundant in cells involved in phagocytosis.
old, worn out parts of cell are digested by lysosomes as recycling and renovating process.
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Answer :-
Lysosomes are known as the suicidal bags of the cells.
The enzyme secreted by the lysosome digests the cell in which the lysosome itself exists.
Functions :-
- They help in the processes of both Extra-cellular and Intra-cellular digestion.
- In some cases, they help in the process of Metamorphosis.
- They play an important role in the detoxification of the toxified cells.
Extra Information :-
- Lysosomes were discovered by "D. Duve".
- Lysosomes secrete substances like "Hydrolytic Enzymes" which help them in the accomplishment of their purpose.
- Acrosome of the sperms are made up of lysosomes.
- Health problems such as "Arthritis" and "Lung Fibrosis" are caused due to the improper functioning of the Lysosomes.
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