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Lysosomes are often referred to as “atom bombs” of the cell. This nickname arises from their function in breaking down and digesting cellular waste, debris, and foreign substances. Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes that can break down virtually all kinds of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. If these enzymes were to be released uncontrollably into the cell, they could destroy cellular components, similar to how an atom bomb causes widespread destruction.