The Peroxisome

question 37

Multiple Choice

The peroxisome

• A) is a vesicle containing enzymes.
• B) catabolizes fats.
• C) catabolizes cellular toxins.
• D) may catabolize organic compounds that are not fats.
• E) all of the above

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