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From my knowledge:
(Gk.) Auto= self-propelled
(Gk.) Lysis= to separate
Therefore, autolysis simply means self-digestion.
Basically, it is when a cell "self-destructs" itself through action of its own enzymes.
Hope that helps. Tried to make it as simple as possible.
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What is autolysis?
Autolysis is a term related to the self-destruction of biological cells.
What does the medical term autolysis mean?
Autolysis is more of a biological term rather than medical. It refers to a cell's on self-destruction through enzymatic digestion. If a cell detects through various "checkpoints," if you will, that it is unfit to divide and produce more damaged versions of it will trigger autolysis.
Why do bacteria perform autolysis?
One of the most clinically significant bacteria to undergo autolysis is Strep. Pneumoniae - usually as the colony ages its center undergoes autolysis
Is cell autolysis bad?
cell autolysis may be result of inhury and unwanted when it is termed necrosis or it may be programmed when its called apoptosis
Self-digestion is known medically as?
Autolysis.
What has the author John Christopher Makemson written?
John Christopher Makemson has written: 'Autolysis of Sphaerotilus discophorus' -- subject(s): Autolysis, Sphaerotilus Discophorus
What is rapid digestion of a cell by its own lysosomes?
autolysis
What is Myomalacia?
Melting of myocardial tissue due to autolysis
The expulsion of lysosome enzymes into cell cytoplasm is known as what?
Autolysis
Which cell organelle contains the enzymes responsible for autolysis?
lysosomes
What role might lysozymes play in apoptosis?
lysosomes are also known as suicidal bags. They involve in autolysis of the cell as the was damaged. It is an excretory related thing. lysosomes are also known as suicidal bags. They involve in autolysis of the cell as the was damaged. It is an excretory related thing. lysosomes are also known as suicidal bags. They involve in autolysis of the cell as the was damaged. It is an excretory related thing. lysosomes are also known as suicidal bags. They involve in autolysis of the cell as the was damaged. It is an excretory related thing.
What do you mean by autolysis and heterolysis?
Autolysis means to break down by self. An example would be the breaking down of dead or dying cells by your own cells (usually white cell types) or enzymes your body makes.Heterolysis means to break down by something outside or not by self. A fire injury (especially second and third degree) is an example of heterolysis.
