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Question
Give functions.
Lysosome
Short Answer
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Solution 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.
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Solution 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.
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