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Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?

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(1 ) Lysosomes are membrane-bound bags containing digestive enzymes.
(2) Whenever the cell has to discarded, the lysosomes burst open.
(3) The digestive enzymes within the lysosomes digest all the matter of the cell.
(4) Therefore, lysosomes cause self-destruction and hence they are known as suicide bags.
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