If All of the Peroxisomes in a Cell Were Suddenly

question 123

Multiple Choice

If all of the peroxisomes in a cell were suddenly removed, how would this affect the cell's function?

• A) The cell would no longer be able to break down glucose.
• B) The cell would be unable to produce proteins.
• C) The cell would be unable to perform transcription.
• D) The cell would no longer be able to break down fatty acids, hydrogen peroxide, and amino acids.
• E) The cell would no longer be able to break down proteins and nucleic acids.

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