Chapter 2, Problem 45RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The process of formation of peroxisomesand the functions performed by them.

Introduction:

Peroxisomes are spherical organelles; they arecomposed of matrices rich in enzymes. These organelles are small in size and the inner matrix is surrounded by a single membrane. They are found in most human cells and a large number of them are observed withinliver and kidney cells.