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

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A Mitochondria
B Lysosomes
C Golgi apparatus
D Vacuoles

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Answer: B. Lysosomes

Explanation: Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes. If a cell gets damaged, lysosomes may burst and their enzymes can digest their own cell, which is why they are called suicide bags.

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

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