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Do lysosomes explode?


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Lysosomes:

Lysosomes are also called suicidal bags therefore they tend to destroy their own cell in which it is present.

  1. Yes, of course, lysosome may get burst out as it contains various hydrolytic enzymes which lead to the destruction process in its mechanism of action.
  2. This process is known as Autolysis which is also known as self-digestion.
  3. Lysosomes involve in wound repair, coagulation, pigmentation, and immunological function.

Final answer: Yes, Lysosomes explode.


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