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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

8. Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes. The enzymes are released in the cytoplasm of the cell in case of a rupture in lysosome. This results in cell death. It is why lysosome is also known as suicide bags of cells.