Question

A lysosome is called a “suicidal bag” because it ______.

Options

• Can digest parts of its own cell

• Contains hydrolytic enzymes

• Contains a food vacuole

• Has parasitic activity

Answer 1

A lysosome is called a “suicidal bag” because it can digest parts of its own cell.

Explanation:

If a cell is damaged, lysosomal enzymes may be released and digest the cell’s own components. This ability to cause self-digestion gives lysosomes the name “suicidal bags.”