Question

Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags of cell?

Answer 1

Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials, foreign material and cellular debris. Lysosomes are capable of digesting nucleic acid, polysaccharides, fats, and proteins. Along with them lysosomes also digest or damage its own cells by its own enzymes, which lead to cell death. This process is called autolysis. Hence, lysosomes are also known as suicide bags.