Term Name: peroxisome
Synonyms: peroxisomal, peroxisome vesicle
Definition: A small organelle enclosed by a single membrane, and found in most eukaryotic cells. Contains peroxidases and other enzymes involved in a variety of metabolic processes including free radical detoxification, lipid catabolism and biosynthesis, and hydrogen peroxide metabolism.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005777]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: peroxisomal matrix peroxisomal membrane
is a type of: microbody
has subtype: glycosome glyoxysome mannosome P1 peroxisome P2 peroxisome P3 peroxisome P4 peroxisome P5 peroxisome P6 peroxisome
inverse occurs_in: maintenance of protein location in peroxisome