LYSOSOME (2 of 3) |
|  | With the outer membrane removed it is much easier to see the contents of the lysosome. Those lumpy brown structures are digestive enzymes. They dissolve bacteria and other foreign bodies. Under some conditions the lysosomes in a cell will break open and a cell will self destruct in a process called autolysis (giving rise to the name "suicide sacks"). Get a better look at the enzymes by clicking the dissolve button. Dissolve... |