This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thanatology, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Autolysis is due to the activity of 
Select and explain. 
A. Lecithinase, B. Lipase, C. Lysosomes, D. ATPase
C: Lysosomes
Answer: C: Lysosomes 
Explanation: 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.