Perry Peroxisome
The Hazmat Expert
Perry is Cellville's hazmat expert! He breaks down harmful substances and helps process fats, using special enzymes that keep the whole cell safe.
What Perry Does
Breaks down fatty acids into smaller pieces the cell can use for energy
Detoxifies harmful substances, including alcohol
Makes and safely breaks down hydrogen peroxide using a special enzyme called catalase
Works closely with Mike the Mighty Mitochondrion to help process fats for energy
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