Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 1QC
Identify the properties listed in the next column as belonging to mitochondria, peroxisomes, or ribosomes.
a. Detoxify chemicals such as alcohol0
b. Can be bound to a membrane or suspended in the cytosol
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d. Make most of the ATP for the cell
e. Synthesize proteins
f. Produce certain phospholipids
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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