Give scientific reason: Lysosomes are called suicidal bags.

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(N/A) $\Rightarrow$ Lysosomes are membrane-bound vesicular structures formed by the process of packaging in the Golgi apparatus.
$\Rightarrow$ They contain a variety of hydrolytic enzymes (hydrolases,lipases,proteases,and carbohydrases) that are optimally active at acidic pH.
$\Rightarrow$ These enzymes are capable of digesting carbohydrates,proteins,lipids,and nucleic acids.
$\Rightarrow$ Under normal conditions,the membrane of the lysosome remains intact,keeping these enzymes contained and preventing them from damaging the cell.
$\Rightarrow$ However,if the cell is damaged or undergoes metabolic disturbances,the lysosomal membrane may rupture,releasing these digestive enzymes into the cytoplasm.
$\Rightarrow$ Once released,these enzymes digest the cell's own organelles and components,leading to the destruction of the cell. Hence,lysosomes are known as 'suicidal bags'.

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