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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

is the suicidal bag of cells: a. Nucleus b. Ribosome c. Lysosome d. Cell membrane e. Golgi body
Options
A Nucleus
B Ribosome
C Lysosome
Correct Answer
D Cell membrane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lysosomes are often called the 'suicidal bags' of the cell because they contain powerful hydrolytic (digestive) enzymes. If the lysosome membrane ruptures, these enzymes are released into the cytoplasm, leading to the digestion and death of the cell (autolysis).

Hint

This organelle is filled with powerful digestive enzymes that can destroy the cell if released.

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