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GO: Cellular Component

peroxisome

Term ID
GO:0005777
Synonyms
  • peroxisomal
  • peroxisome vesicle
Definition
A small organelle enclosed by a single membrane, and found in most eukaryotic cells. Contains peroxidases and other enzymes involved in a variety of metabolic processes including free radical detoxification, lipid catabolism and biosynthesis, and hydrogen peroxide metabolism. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
has subtype
inverse occurs_in
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes