Question

What will happen if the organization of a cell is destroyed due to some physical or chemical influence?

• A. Plasmolysis of the whole cell will occur due to the enzymes released by lysosomes.
• B. Lysis of the whole cell will occur due to the enzymes released by lysosomes.
• C. Lysis of the whole cell will occur due to the hormones released by lysosomes.
• D. Plasmolysis of the whole cell will occur due to the hormones released by lysosomes.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lysis of the whole cell will occur due to the enzymes released by lysosomes.

When the organization of a cell is destroyed the lysosomes burst with leakage of several hydrolytic enzymes which further leads to cell lysis. The hydrolytic enzymes of lysosomes are capable of digesting itself along with the other structural biomolecules of a cell. These are also known as "suicidal bags".
So, the correct answer is option B.