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Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
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Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes capable of breaking down all organic material. During the disturbance in cellular metabolism or any damage to the cell, the lysosomes may burst and the enzymes digest their own cell. Therefore, lysosomes are known as suicide bags of a cell.
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