Question

What would happen if lysosomes get ruptured in a cell?

• A. Cell dies
• B. Cell shrinks
• C. Cell swell up
• D. Nothing would happen

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cell dies

Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles and consist of hydrolytic enzymes which are capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers (like proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids).

If lysosomes get ruptured in a cell, the cell dies due to release of hydrolytic enzymes which destroys the cellular components.