Question

why are lysosomes called scavengers of the cell

Answer 1

they secrete enzymes into the cell .They destroy any foreign material which enter the cell such as bacteria or virus. ... Since they remove cell debris, they are also known as scavengers of the cell

Answer 2

Lysosomes are called scavengers of the cell because they destroy any foreign material that enter the cell like bacteria or virus , since they remove the debris of the cell they are called scavengers of the cell