Question

Why are lysosome called suicidal sac

Answer 1

Answer:

They are called so as they are capable of digesting cells and unwanted materials

Explanation:

They contain lytic enzymes which helps it in digesting materials not required by the body

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.