Lysosome helps in the destruction of attacking viruses and bacteria and thereby help in the immune response.
Lysosomes act as demolition squads. They destroy worn-out cellular organelles and organic debris. This process is called autolysis which All Pagesmeans self-destruction.
They are also called suicide bags as in a worn out, damaged or old cell, lysosomes automatically burst. The lytic enzymes present in the lysosome digest their own cells.
Lysosomes can digest stored proteins, fats during starvation.