Multiple choice

Which of the following organelles are known as the suicide bags of the cell?

  1. Mitochondria

  2. Ribosomes

  3. Lysosomes

  4. Golgi bodies

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes that can break down cellular components. They are called suicide bags because, if the cell is damaged, they can burst and digest the cell itself.

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