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Question
Lysosomes, which are known as suicide bags, are produced by which organelle?
Options
Mitochondria
Golgi body
Ribosome
Peroxisome
Solution
Golgi body
Explanation: Lysosomes are called suicide sacks. They are produced by the Golgi body. They consist of a single membrane surrounding powerful digestive enzymes. It acts as the "garbage disposal" of the cell by breaking down cell components that are no longer needed as well as molecules or even bacteria that are ingested by the cell.
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