PEROXISOMES
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Peroxisomes.
Peroxisomes - as a noun
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.
Example Sentences
"The main function of peroxisomes is to break down fatty acids."
"In liver cells, peroxisomes help to break down alcohol."
"In plants, peroxisomes are involved in photorespiration."
"These peroxisomes contain enzymes that are involved in various metabolic processes."
"The peroxisomes also participate in the synthesis of bile acids."
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Yes, peroxisomes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEROXISOMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
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