Question

Why is lysosome called a demolition squad?

Answer 1

Lysosome:

1. The lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that acts as a kind of waste disposal system of the cell.
2. It contains powerful digestive enzymes and serves as an intracellular digestive system.
3. It destroys any foreign materials which enter the cell such as bacteria or viruses and also removes the worn-out cell organelles by digesting them.
4. As it removes cell debris, it is called a demolition squad.