Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Lysosomes are sometimes released outside the cell to break extracellular material.

  2. The membrane that bounds lysosomes protects the cell from autolysis.

  3. Lysosomes are present in all plant and animal cells.

  4. Lysosomes destroy any foreign material in the cell such as bacteria.

  5. Lysosomes are known as the suicide bags.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lysosomes are not present in all plant cells. They are absent in yeast, fungi and green algae. They are also absent in RBCs. Thus, this statement is incorrect.

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