2006-12-17 23:00:15 · 3 answers · asked by sasan s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Apparently, lysosome enzymes break down food and the cell when it dies. It does NOT break down the membrane when the cell is still alive. I am afraid that Scientist now still do not have a concrete answer to this question or as far as my knowledge goes.
Currently, it is speculated that lysosome membrane is able to prevent those enzyme from getting out of the lysosome to harm the cell. So, I would presume that the enzymes are NOT harmful to the membrane because if it is, then the enzymes would go into the cell and cause chaos.
2006-12-17 23:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by PIPI B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The function of the lysosome is to sequester or separate those enzymes from the rest of the interior of the cell. If the enzymes were harmful to the lysosomal membrane, it would be defective for it's purpose, and there would be no reason for it to even exist.
2006-12-18 10:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by btpage0630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no or else lysosomes would not remain intact. moreover lysosomal enzymes are activated when pH of lysosome becomes acidic.
2006-12-18 07:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by chiman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋