An intracellular organelle found in all eukaryotes (except Archezoa) which is the source of the enzymes that catalyze the production and breakdown hydrogen peroxide, and are responsible for the oxidation of long-chain fatty acids.
PEROXISOME is a
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Definitions & Synonyms
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A peroxisome is a small, membrane-bound organelle found in cells that contains enzymes involved in metabolic processes, notably the breakdown of fatty acids and the detoxification of harmful substances.