Lysosomes are known as "suicidal bags" because of?
Correct answer: C. Hydrolytic or phagocytic activity
- A. Parasitic activity
- B. Presence of food vacuoles
- C. Hydrolytic or phagocytic activity
- D. Catalytic activity
Explanation
Lysosomes are the organelles present abundantly in animal cells and exhibit phagocytic activity. When a lysosome bursts, the digestive enzymes come outside and start digesting their cells. Hence, they are known as suicidal bags.
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