39. Lysosomes are known as the "suicide sac" organelle of the cell because a. They sacrifice themselves to become part of the endomembrane system by bashing into the ER b. They get enveloped by old/damaged organelles in need of replenishment of resources c. They themselves are dissolved by their own digestive enzymes while engulfing invader cells or old/damaged organelles d. Because they are packed with hydrolytic enzymes, they cannot absorb nutrients, starve, and have very short life spans.
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The question asks why lysosomes are known as the "suicide sac" organelle. This implies that lysosomes have a function that can be described as self-destructive or destructive to other cellular components, leading to their "suicide sac" nickname. Show more…
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