What is the function of lysosomes in a plant cell?

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in nearly all animal cells except for red blood cells. These structures are created by the cell itself with help from the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum. read more

In animal cells, lysosomes are small cellular bodies that contain enzymes that help in the digestion of food molecules for use in cell metabolism. Biologists who argue plant cells have lysosomes believe they also house protein enzymes and fat lipids for use in plant cell metabolism. read more

Lysosomes are membranous organelles found in a plant cell. It plays a major role in acting "Suicidal bags" and "Scavengers" of cell.During a certain abnormal condition in the body, lysosomes burst and start digesting even the healthy organelles of the cell. read more