Chapter 5

NCERT
Class 9
Science
Solutions
Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?

Question:

Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?

Answer:

If the cell gets damaged then one of the lysosomes burst and release some digestive enzymes. The released enzymes then digest their own cell and ultimately the cell dies. Hence, lysosomes are called suicide bags.

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