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Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
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- Lysosomes are membrane-bound vesicular structures that contain powerful digestive enzymes. These enzymes can break down foreign food particles or microbes entering the cell.
- Sometimes, lysosomes can cause self-destruction of a cell by releasing these digestive enzymes within the cells. Hence, they are also known as ‘suicidal bags’.
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