Question

    Lysosomes are called the ''Suicidal bags'' because 

    A They destroy foreign material as well as worn-out cell organelles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They produce protein for the cell Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They produce ATP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lysosomes: These are membrane-bound vesicular structures formed by the process of packaging in the Golgi apparatus. These are also called "Suicidal bags" because of their phagocytic activity. Lysosome keeps the cell clean by digesting any foreign material as well as worn-out cell organelles. If any cell or cell organelle gets damaged, the lysosome digest the damaged cell or cell organelle by the application of hydrolytic enzymes (hydrolases - lipases, proteases, carbohydrates)

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