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What are the similarities between lysosomes and peroxisomes?
Posted October 2, 2023
Cellular ProcessesCellular Structures and OrganellesEnzymesLysosomesPhysiological Probes
Answer

Lysosomes and peroxisomes are membrane-bound cellular organelles that play key roles in metabolism. Both organelles are similar in structure although they vary in size. Both enzymes contain enzymes. 

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