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Which of the following statements are true about lysosomes?

1. They are sites of protein synthesis

2. They are present only in animal cells

3. They are attached to the nucleus

4. They are known as ‘suicide bags’

2 and 4

1 and 3

1,2 and 3

1,2,3 and 4

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Explanation:

1st and 3rd statements are incorrect.
Lysosomes are not attached to the nucleus. They are not the sites of protein synthesis.
A lysosome is a membrane-bound organelle found in nearly all animal cells. They are spherical vesicles which contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down virtually all kinds of biomolecules.