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Lysosomes are called suicide sacks. They are produced by the Golgi body They consist of a single membrane surrounding powerful digestive enzymes. They also digest the cells in which they are present (autolysis) by their own enzymes. This results in cell death. Hence, lysosomes are called suicide bags of the cell
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