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Which organelle in a cell detoxifies free radicals?

Cecilia

Answer:

Dear Cecilia,

Peroxisomes detoxify free radicals.

Peroxisomes are particularly abundant in kidney and liver cells, cells that are actively involved in detoxification.



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