Peroxisomes

Organelles involved in metabolite breakdown and detoxification.

Key Functions:

• Breaks down fatty acids and reactive oxygen species.
• Supports metabolite metabolism.
• Detoxifies harmful compounds.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Cytoplasm (located in)
• Secondary Metabolites (metabolizes)
• Mitochondria (works with)
• Reactive Oxygen Species Sensing (supports)