Question

Why are lysosomes considered the 'garbage trucks' of a cell?

• A. They remove all unwanted cellular materials.
• B. They transport materials from one cell to another.
• C. They pump materials from outside to the inside of a cell.
• D. They transport materials between two different organelles.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

They remove all unwanted cellular materials.

Lysosomes break down and digest food particles in a cell. They also help the cell defend itself from pathogens by forming a complex along with the pathogen, called phagosome. They also aid in recycling proteins and digest worn-out cells. Hence, they are called 'suicide bags of cells'.