Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of lysosomes?

• A. break down and digest food
• B. help the cell to defend pathogens
• C. digest worn out cells
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

break down and digest food

B

help the cell to defend pathogens

D

all of the above

Lysosomes are present in animal cells and are generally absent in plant cells. They contain digestive enzymes and which help in the digestion of worn-out cell organelles or the cell itself. And hence the lysosomes are called the suicide bags of the cells.