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Peroxisome

Peroxisomes or microbodies are organelles inside eukariotic cells which are enclosed with a membrane. They are involved in various processes, and use up oxygen.

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  • Peroxisome in rat neonatal cardiomyocyte

    Peroxisome in rat neonatal cardiomyocyte

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Peroxisoma para niños

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