Which Type of Cell Would Have an Abundance of Peroxisomes

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which type of cell would have an abundance of peroxisomes?

• A) White blood cell, a phagocyte
• B) Mucus cell (secretes mucus)
• C) Liver cells that detoxify hydrogen peroxide
• D) Cardiac muscle cells (require large amounts of ATP)
• E) Fibroblast (makes protein fibers)

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Inductive Method

A reasoning method where several assumptions, considered true or mostly true, are merged to derive a particular outcome.

Hawthorne Effect

A phenomenon in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.

Observational Effect

The impact that observation can have on the behavior of subjects being studied, often related to the phenomenon of subjects altering their behavior because they are aware they are being observed.