Question

why are lysosomes are known as scavengers of the cell

Answer 1

Because it contains digestive enzymes. In case of any disturbance in cell functions, it destroyes itself that digest the cell. That is why it is also called suicide bags of the cell.

Answer 2

hey dude....!

becoz lysosomes help to digest the dead cells .
Lysosomes serve as intracellular digestive system, so they are also known as digestive bags.They destroy any foreign material which enter the cellsuch as bacteria or virus...!

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