How is the structure of a lysosome related to its functionwhy might they be called suicide sacs??

Question

How is the structure of a lysosome related to its functionwhy might they be called suicide sacs??

Answer 1

Lysosome's function is to break down harmful things to the cell, they are called suicide sacs because when the cell dies they break open and break down the cell

Answer 2

They may be called suicide bags because they contain enzymes which break down harmful substances that can get inside cells.