Autolysis is due to the activity of: (A) Lecithinase, (B) Lipase, (C) Lysosomes, (D) ATPase
Answer is C. Autolysis: Autolysis is self-digestion of tissues. Soon after death, cell membranes become permeable and breakdown, with release of cytoplasm containing enzymes. Lysosomes and their digestive enzymes (mainly hydrolases) are released from the cells.