Question

    Why are lysosomes referred to as "suicidal bags"?

    A Parasitic activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Presence of food vacuole Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hydrolytic activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Catalytic activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If the cell gets damaged, then one of the lysosomes bursts and release some digestive enzymes. The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies.

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