Question

Lysosomes are called as suicidal bags because

• A. They possess enzymes, which can digest cell debris
• B. They suicide
• C. They do nothing in a plant cell
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A They possess enzymes, which can digest cell debris

Lysosomes are membrane bound cellular organelles. They possess many hydrolytic enzymes for the digestion of cellular waste, debris, as engulfed killed viruses or bacteria. When a cell becomes damaged, then lysosomes digest its own cell or cellular components by releasing enzymes. Therefore, it called as suicidal bags.

So, the correct answer is 'They possess enzymes, which can digest cell debris'