Question

why are lysosomes called suicide bags ​

Answer 1

Lysosome is known as the suicidal bag of the cell because, in times of emergency it bursts and destroys the whole cell.

Answer 2

Why are lysosomes called Suicide Bags?

• 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.