Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
(N/A) Lysosomes contain very powerful hydrolytic enzymes that are capable of breaking down organic matter.
When a cell gets damaged or its metabolic processes are disturbed,lysosomes may burst,and these enzymes digest their own cell.
Because of this self-digesting action,lysosomes are known as the 'suicide bags' of the cell.
When a cell gets damaged or its metabolic processes are disturbed,lysosomes may burst,and these enzymes digest their own cell.
Because of this self-digesting action,lysosomes are known as the 'suicide bags' of the cell.
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