What did Christian de Duve discover?
Lysosomes and peroxisomes
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Golgi apparatus
Answer
Lysosomes and peroxisomes are organelles found within cells. Lysosomes are responsible for digesting material taken into the cell, while peroxisomes are involved in various metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fatty acids and the detoxification of harmful substances. Christian de Duve, a Belgian cytologist and biochemist, discovered both organelles in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unlocking the Cell: The Life and Legacy of Christian de Duve
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