Question

Lysosomes are also mainly called as:

• A. Suicide bags
• B. Killer bags
• C. Secretory vesicles
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Suicide bags

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that act as a waste disposal system for a cell.
2. To keep the cells clean, they use enzymes to digest any foreign material or worn-out cells.
3. They contain digestive enzymes which are able to break down all organic material.
4. Lysosomes were first described as "suicidal bags of cells" by Christian de Duve.
5. The lysosomes release digesting enzymes that break down all the cells if something bursts.
6. As a result, cells inevitably kill.
7. So, they are called self-murder bags or suicidal bags of cells.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Lysosomes are not referred to as "killer bags."

Option C:

1. Secretory vesicles are part of the Golgi apparatus.
2. The secretory vesicle is a type of vesicle that facilitates the delivery of cargo, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, from an organelle to particular locations on the cell membrane, where it docks and fuses to release its contents.

Option D:

1. Lysosomes are called self-murder bags or suicidal bags of cells.
2. Option A is the correct option.

Final answer: Lysosomes are also mainly called "suicidal bags."