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What is the main function of peroxisomes in cells?
Oxygen utilization
Which enzyme is found in high concentrations in peroxisomes?
Catalase
How do peroxisomes acquire their proteins?
Via import from the cytosol
Why are peroxisomes visible under an electron microscope?
Presence of a crystalloid core
What distinguishes peroxisomes from mitochondria?
Are self-replicating without genomes
Why are peroxisomes considered ancient organelles?
Originating from primitive eucaryotic cells
Learn about the characteristics and functions of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells, including the enzymes they contain and their unique structure. Explore how peroxisomes acquire proteins and their significance in cellular processes.
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