The _______ (organelle) plays a role in neutralizing free radicals, detoxifying alcohol and other drugs, and breaking fatty acids into 2-carbon molecules.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


peroxisome

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A) lymphatic vessels. B) capillaries. C) veins. D) arterioles.

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________ contain digestive enzymes and are used to clean up the cell, digest bacteria that have entered the cell, or breakdown worn-out organelles.

A. Lysosomes B. Vesicles C. Ribosomes D. Peroxisomes

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Genes that play a role in the regulation of mitosis are called

A. proto-oncogenes. B. apoptogenes. C. oncogenes. D. mutagens. E. basal cells.

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A postsynaptic potential is a graded potential

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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