What is a lysosome?, Structurally, lysosomes are simple membrane-bound sacs filled with digestive enzymes., Who discovered lysosomes?, Lysosomes were discovered by Christian de Duve., In which type of cells are lysosomes mostly found?, Lysosomes are mostly found in animal cells., Which enzymes are present in lysosomes?, Digestive (hydrolytic) enzymes are present in lysosomes., What do lysosomes contain that allow them to digest materials?, They contain powerful digestive (hydrolytic) enzymes., Why are lysosomes called the "garbage disposal system" of the cell?, Because they digest and remove foreign materials and worn-out cell organelles., Explain why lysosomes are called "Suicide Bags., When a cell gets damaged or its metabolism is disturbed, lysosomes may burst. The digestive enzymes released then digest their own cell, leading to its death. Hence, they are called suicide bags., State the primary functions of lysosomes., ✮They keep the cell clean by digesting waste.✮They provide defense by destroying invading bacteria/viruses.✮They help in digesting complex food molecules.

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