Section 8
Other Eukaryotic Components
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Peroxisomes
Peroxisomes neutralize harmful toxins and carry out lipid metabolism and oxidation reactions that break down fatty acids and amino acids.
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Lysosomes
Lysosomes are organelles that digest macromolecules, repair cell membranes, and respond to foreign substances entering the cell.
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Intermediate Filaments and Microtubules
Microtubules are part of the cell's cytoskeleton, helping the cell resist compression, move vesicles, and separate chromosomes at mitosis.
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Extracellular Matrix of Animal Cells
The extracellular matrix of animal cells holds cells together to form a tissue and allow tissues to communicate with each other.