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Why lysosomes are known as “suicidal bags”? |
Due to catalytic activity Presence of food vacuole Due to parasitic activity Due to hydrolytic activity |
Due to hydrolytic activity |
The correct answer is Option (4) – Due to hydrolytic activity Lysosomes are an important cell organelle found within eukaryotic animal cells. Due to their peculiar function, they are also known as the “suicide bags” of the cell . Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles and the area within the membrane is called the lumen, which contains the hydrolytic enzymes and other cellular debris that have the capability to break down many types of biomolecules.” |