why are lysosomes called the sudicial bags of the cell?
Biology · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Explanation; Lysosomes are called suicidal bags of cells. They contain hydrolytic enzymes. If the cell is damaged, the lysosomes undergo autolysis and burst open. This results in the release of those hydrolytic enzymes. The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies. Hence, they are called suicidal bags of the cells.
Note :
1. Lyso means digestive and soma means body.
2. Polymorphism means it can take on many forms.
3. Autophagy is the process in which the cytoplasmic components and organelles are sent to lysosomes by cell for digestion. Auto means self and phagy means eat .