Question

why are lysosomes known as suicide bags​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lysosomes are known as the suicidal bag of the cell because it is capable of destroying its own cell in which it is present. It contains many hydrolytic enzymes which are responsible for the destruction process. This happens when either the cell is aged or gets infected by foreign agents like any bacteria or virus.

Note :

1. Lyso means digestive and soma means body.

2. Polymorphism means it can take on many forms.

3. Autophagy is the process in which the cytoplasmic components and organelles are sent to lysosomes by cell for digestion. Auto means self and phagy means eat.