Activity 2. Parts of the Cell
You do not consume alcoholic beverages, but your friend does, and he consumes these drinks regularly and in large amounts, If we could examine your liver cells and compare with your friend, would we see a difference in smooth ER and peroxisomes?
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My friend who regularly consumes alcohol would more likely have more peroxisomes and smooth ER in his body than myself who does not drink these beverages. This is because the increase of alcohol intake would trigger the liver cells of my friend to produce smooth ER and peroxisomes as they help detoxify the body of these harmful substances found in alcohols.