SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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A particular cell organelle is sometimes referred to as the suicide bag,because it contains certain enzymes (acid hydrolase)that can break down the cell components or even the whole cell. Which one of the following is such an organelle?
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Lysosome
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Mesosome
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Phagosome
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Ribosome
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain an array of enzymes capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers-proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lysosomes are called “suicide bags” of the cell because they have hydrolytic enzymes stored in them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lysosomes are the organelles that have digestive enzymes. When lysosomes burst, the digestive enzymes released start digesting its own cells. That is why they are known as suicidal bags.
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