Question

Why are lysosomes also known as scavengers of the cells?

• A. Lysosomes are capable of removing the cell debris having dead and turned cell organelle by digesting them.
• B. Lysosomes are not capable of removing the cell debris having dead and turned cell organelle by digesting them.
• C. Lysosomes are capable of removing the DNA having dead and turned cell organelle by digesting them.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Lysosomes are capable of removing the cell debris having dead and turned cell organelle by digesting them.

Lysosomes are single membrane bound cellular organelles. They possess many hydrolytic enzymes that destroy any foreign material inside the cell such as bacteria. It also digests poorly working cell organelles. So, they are also known as suicide bags. In these processes, they remove the cell debris. As lysosomes remove unnecessary particles and organelles from cell hence they are called as scavengers of the cells. Therefore, option A is correct.