Question

When was the lysosome discovered?

Answer 1

Lysosome:

1. In eukaryotic cells, the lysosome is an important cell organelle.
2. Christian de Duve discovered lysosomes in 1955.
3. Lysosomes are sphere-shaped sacs filled with hydrolytic enzymes that help to break biomolecules.
4. The main function of the lysosome is digestion and removal of wastes.
5. Lysosomes are also called suicidal bags because they destroy cell membranes with their digestive enzymes.