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Peroxisome

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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Peroxisomes are small, membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of nearly all eukaryotic cells, responsible for detoxifying harmful substances and lipid metabolism. They contain enzymes that convert hydrogen peroxide, a toxic byproduct of metabolism, into water and oxygen.

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