Basis of differentiation | Lysosomes | Peroxisomes |
Definition | Are cellular organelles that are responsible for degrading biological polymers such as proteins and polysaccharides | Are cellular organelles that are responsible for oxidizing organic compounds and degrading metabolic hydrogen peroxides |
Occurrence | Occur only in animals | Occur in all eukaryotes |
Origin | May be derived from the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus | Are derived from the endoplasmic reticulum |
Size | Are comparatively larger in size | Are comparatively smaller in size |
Composition | Contain degradative enzymes that help to digest all extracellular materials including food, wastes, and invading pathogens | Contain oxidative enzymes that help to catalyze redox reactions |
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Generation of energy | No energy is generated as all reactions are degradative | ATP energy is generated as all reactions are oxidative |