Question

Do lysosomes destroy harmful bacteria?

Answer 1

Lysosome:

The lysosome is a kind of cell organelle that is membrane-bound and involved in various cell processes, containing various digestive enzymes.

Apoptosis: It is a sequential death of a cell which is followed by DNA fragmentation, shrinking of a cell, condensation in the cell, and boiling of the cell.

1. Lysosome breaks down cell parts and destroys viruses and bacteria invading the organelle.
2. If the cell gets damaged, lysosomes will help it self-destruct in a process known as apoptosis, called programmed cell death.
3. Lysosomes also help in fertilization and protein synthesis.

Final answer: Yes, Lysosomes destroy harmful bacteria.