WAEC Biology 2022 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The organelles in cells which are also referred to as suicidal bags are the
- A. mitochondria
- B. lysosomesCorrect
- C. ribosomes
- D. nuclei
Explanation
Lysosomes are referred to as 'suicidal bags' because they contain digestive enzymes that can destroy the cell itself (autolysis) if released, e.g. during cell death.
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