Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

______ is known as the 'Suicide Bag' of a cell.

Options:

Lysosome

Lignin

Cellulose

Protoplasm

Correct Answer:

Lysosome

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Lysosome

The component known as the 'Suicide Bag' of a cell is: Lysosome

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells, and they contain digestive enzymes responsible for breaking down various cellular components, macromolecules, and foreign substances. They are often referred to as the 'Suicide Bag' of a cell because they have the capability to break down and recycle cellular materials when necessary. Lysosomes can fuse with other cellular organelles or engulfed materials, forming structures called autophagosomes, and then degrade their contents through enzymatic digestion. Additionally, lysosomes play a role in programmed cell death, or apoptosis, by releasing enzymes that trigger the dismantling and recycling of cellular components. Therefore, lysosomes are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis, removing damaged organelles, and eliminating potentially harmful substances from the cell.