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Basic Cell Components in Microbiology
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Function of peroxisomes
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Function of peroxisomes
Peroxisomes
break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
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Function of peroxisomes
Peroxisomes
break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
What is cytosol?
Cytosol
is the fluid inside the cell where many metabolic reactions occur.
Role of ribosomes
Ribosomes
synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.
Purpose of the cytoskeleton
The
cytoskeleton
provides shape, support, and enables movement of the cell.