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What is the location and function of a lysosome?
How do lysosomes differ from peroxisomes?
Lysosomes and peroxisomes are both organelles responsible for breaking down cellular waste, but they differ in what they break down and the way in which they do so. Lysosomes primarily break down macromolecules and cellular debris, while peroxisomes break down fatty acids and other toxins.