Which of the Following Is True of Peroxisomes

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of peroxisomes?

• A)Peroxisomes may contain a dense,crystalline core of oxidative enzymes.
• B)Peroxisomes contain more than 50 enzymes involved in diverse activities.
• C)Peroxisomes contain enzymes that oxidize very-long-chain fatty acids.
• D)Peroxisomes contain the enzyme luciferase,which generates the light emitted by fireflies.
• E)All of these are correct.

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