Which organelle is often referred to as 'suicide bags' and is more common and prominent in animal cells than in plant cells?
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Correct answer: Lysosomes
Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes for intracellular digestion and are abundant in animal cells. While some plants have lysosome-like vacuoles, true lysosomes are less common in the plant kingdom.
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