Which organelle is known as the "suicidal bag" of the cell?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Nucleus
B Mitochondria
C Lysosome
D Ribosome

Show answer and explanation

Answer: C. Lysosome

They are called "suicidal bags" because they contain digestive enzymes; if the cell is badly damaged or dies, the lysosomes burst and their enzymes digest the cell's own components.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

2 answered 50% got it right

Rules for asking and answering

Which organelle is known as the "suicidal bag" of the cell?

More questions like this