Question

why are lysosomes known as suicide bags of a cell?​

Answer 1

Answer :

Lysosomes are the cell organelle which are meant for the protection of cells from the foreign material.

They are filled with some enzymes. When the foreign material enters into the cell, the engulf and digest it. But sometimes, the foreign material couldn't be digested by them. So, they burst themselves, releasing enzymes that kill or digest the foreign material.

Thus, in order to save the cell, they killed themselves and hence named suicidal bags of a cell.

Answer 2

ANSWER

• Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials, foreign material and cellular debris.
• Lysosomes are capable of digesting nucleic acid, polysaccharides, fats, and proteins.
• Along with them lysosomes also digest or damage its own cells by its own enzymes, which lead to cell death.
• This process is called as autolysis.
• Hence lysosomes are also called as suicide bags.

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