Question

The function of the lysosome is to

• A. digestion of food
• B. Help the cell to defend against pathogens
• C. Digest worm out cells
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

digestion of food

B

Help the cell to defend against pathogens

C

Digest worm out cells

Lysosomes break down and digest food particles in a cell. They also help the cell defend itself from pathogens by forming a complex along with the pathogen, called phagosome. They also aid in recycling proteins and digest worn-out cells. Hence, they are called 'suicide bags of cells'.