Question

Give functions.

Lysosome

Answer 1

• Immune system - It destroys viruses and bacteria that attack the cell.
• Demolition squads - It destroys worn-out cellular organelles and organic debris. (Autolysis)
• Suicide Bags - When a cell becomes old or is damaged, lysosomes burst and enzymes digest their own cells.
• During starvation, lysosomes digest stored proteins, fats.

Answer 2

Functions of lysosomes:

• Lysosomes destroy foreign materials that enter the cell.
• Dead and worn-out organelles are removed by lysosomes.
• Cells are autolysed by lysosomes, and their contents are released within the cell.