why are lysosomes known as suicide bag
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When the cell organelles get damaged, lysosomes burst and secrete enzymes which digest the entire cell. Hence they are known as suicidal bags.
Lysosomes are known as suicidal bags of the cell. because...
➡Lysosomes are vascular cell-organelles which contain hydrolytic enzymes called Lysozyme.
➡Lysozyme is a special enzyme found in tears, saliva, sweat, and other body fluids.
➡Other mucosal linings, such as the nasal cavity, also contain lysozyme.
➡It destroys bacteria that attempt to enter our body through this passageways.
➡Lysosomes help in keeping the cell clean.
➡If the cell gets damaged, then one of the lysosomes bursts, releasing those digestive enzymes.
➡The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies.
Hence, lysosomes are called suicide bags of the cell.
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