peroxisomes

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A form of peroxisome — An intracellular organelle found in all eukaryotes (except Archezoa) which is the source of the enzymes that catalyze the production and breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, and are responsible for the oxidation of long-chain fatty acids.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of peroxisome
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peroxisomes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peroxisomes

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“peroxisomes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peroxisomes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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