Lysosomes

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Questions and Answers

Which organelle is known as the 'suicide bag' of a cell?

Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosomes (correct)

What is the function of chloroplasts?

To digest foreign proteins
To form spindle fibers during cell division
To store food materials
To produce carbohydrates through photosynthesis (correct)

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

To store food materials
To contain the cell's genetic information and control growth and reproduction (correct)
To produce ribosomes
To carry more haemoglobin

What are plastids and what is their function?

Plastids are organelles found only in plants and algae. They are sites of manufacture and storage of important chemical compounds such as food and photosynthetic pigments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the nucleus and what is its function?

The nucleus is a double membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's hereditary information and controls the cell's growth and reproduction. It consists of a nuclear membrane, nucleoplasm, nucleolus, and chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

Lysosomes are organelles that can digest all cellular content, including cell debris, foreign proteins, bacteria, and viruses. They are also known as scavengers or cellular housekeepers. Signup and view all the answers