If the lysosomal membrane ruptures, what is the consequence to the cell?

a. Activates cell nucleus to replicate DNA
b. Enhances protein synthesis by ribosomes
c. Damages internal cell structures
d. Facilitates rearrangement of intracellular organelles

ANS: C
When the lysosomal membrane is ruptured, its contents of hydrolytic enzymes are released into the cytoplasm of the cell and cellular organelles are damaged; this may result in the death of the cell.