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Give function of Lysosome.[Textbook Question 4c]

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  1. Lysosome helps in the destruction of attacking viruses and bacteria and thereby help in the immune response.
  2. Lysosomes act as demolition squads. They destroy worn-out cellular organelles and organic debris. This process is called autolysis which All Pagesmeans self-destruction.
  3. 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.
  4. Lysosomes can digest stored proteins, fats during starvation.

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