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  4. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the organelle, lysosome? I. It contains enzymes mostly active in acidic pH. II. It is known as the suicidal bag. III. These organelles are directly derived from the endoplasmic reticulum. IV. It contains water, sap, excretory product and other materials not useful for the cell.

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Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the organelle, lysosome?
I. It contains enzymes mostly active in acidic pH.
II. It is known as the suicidal bag.
III. These organelles are directly derived from the endoplasmic reticulum.
IV. It contains water, sap, excretory product and other materials not useful for the cell.

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Solution:

Lysosomes are derived from Golgi bodies, forming a membrane bound vesicular structure. The isolated lysosomal vesicles have been found to be very rich in hydrolytic enzymes optimally active at the acidic pH. Since these enzyme can direct the process of cell death, lysosome is also called as 'suicidal bag'. Therefore, statements III and IV are incorrect.