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?
Based on what I have researched online, there would be a difference between my cells and my friend’s cells, particularly in the smooth ER and peroxisomes. The enzymes in peroxisomes oxidize toxic substances, and the smooth ER detoxifies potentially harmful substances, including alcoholic beverages. Because my friend regularly drinks, his or her smooth ER and peroxisomes would undoubtedly have increased amount compared to mine. This is because the organelles mentioned need to protect the cell from the effects of the surcharge of alcohol in his or her body.