Lysosomes are called 'suicide bags' because
- A. They contain digestive enzymes
- B. They can digest the cell itself when ruptured
- C. They kill bacteria
- D. They produce toxic substances
Explanation
When lysosomes rupture, their hydrolytic enzymes can digest the cell's own components, causing autolysis.
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