The Cellular Bouncer With Destructive Tendencies

The Cellular Bouncer With Destructive Tendencies
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Cellular suicide has never looked so enthusiastic! Lysosomes are basically the cell's demolition crew - tiny sacs filled with digestive enzymes ready to break down anything from worn-out organelles to unwanted intruders. When something toxic enters the cell, lysosomes don't run away - they charge in with their enzymatic arsenal like an overeager bouncer who's been waiting all night for some action. The self-destruct sequence isn't a last resort; it's their moment to shine! Twenty years of biology education and I'm still impressed by how cells have perfected the art of controlled self-destruction before I've even figured out how to properly fold a fitted sheet.

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