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Why are lysosomes also known as scavengers of the cells?

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Lysosomes contain hydrocitic enzymes synthesised by endoplasmic reticulum. These enzymes remove the worn out and porrly working cell organelles by digesting them so that, new replacements can be made. They remove the cell debris therefore, They are known as scavenger, cellular house keepers and demolition squads of the cell.
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  • Which organelle of cell is also known as powerhouse of the cell?

    A
    Plastids
    B
    Mitochondria
    C
    Golgi Apparatus
    D
    Lysosomes

  • Lysosomes are also known as "suicide bags" because of

    A
    catelytic activity
    B
    hydrolytic activity
    C
    parasitic activity
    D
    saprophytic activity

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