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What do you mean by autolysis?

Answer:
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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