__________ are fairly small organelles that provide a safe place within the cell to carry out certain biochemical reactions that generate harmful, highly reactive oxygen species

These chemicals are both generated and broken down in the same location.
(a) Nucleosomes
(b) Lysosomes
(c) Peroxisomes
(d) Endosomes


(c)

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A. moving the site of muscle attachment further away from the joint B. moving the site of muscle attachment closer to the joint C. increasing the speed of muscle contraction D. decreasing the size of the muscle E. None of the answer options would result in an increase in torque.

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Diffusion of water through a differentially permeable membrane is called 

A. active transport. B. energy. C. osmosis. D. All of these answers are true.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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