Bioqna

Q. If lysosomes in a cell are ruptured, what would be the most likely effect ?

A) The mitochondria and the chloroplasts would divide
B) The DNA within the mitochondria would break down
C) The macromolecules in the cytoplasm would begin to break down
D) More proteins would be made

... Answer is C). The macromolecules in the cytoplasm would begin to break down

Explanation :

The rapture of lysosomal membranes releases powerful digestive substances into the cytoplasmic matrix. If sufficient lysosomes are ruptured the whole cell is broken down in the process of autolysis.