WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following organelles is known as the 'Suicide Bag' of the biological cell?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ribosome
  2. Lysosome
  3. Mitochondria
  4. Golgi Body

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lysosome

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lysosome šŸ“š Explanation: Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. If a cell is damaged or dies, lysosomes burst and their enzymes digest the entire cell, hence the name "suicide bags." This process is essential for removing old or malfunctioning cells.