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Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?


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  1. Lysosomes are cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes capable of breaking down all organic materials.
  2. In case of any damage to the cell, lysosomes burst and release the enzymes which digest the other cell organelles and finally the whole cell.
  3. So, they are called "suicide bags".

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