Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Peroxisomes are membranous organelles that generate and decompose H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) in the system of degrading potentially toxic molecules. Peroxisomes are sacs which are membrane-enclosed and it presents oxidative enzymes and catalase in the cell.

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