Question

why lysosomes are known as sucide bags????

Answer 1

Lysosomes are called suicidal bags because they burst and digest the whole cell by there enzymes

Answer 2

Lysosomes are called the suicide bags of the cells. they contain digestive enzymes, and break down food, cellular debris and foreign invaders like bacteria. in the event that the cell is injured beyond repair, or becomes old, the lysosome digests the cell, hence the name 'suicide bag of the cell'.