Peroxisomes are exclusively eukaryotic. They are organelles found in eukaryotic cells and are enclosed by a membrane.
Here's a breakdown of why peroxisomes are found in eukaryotic cells and not prokaryotic cells:
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Eukaryotic Cells: Eukaryotic cells are complex cells with a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, including peroxisomes. Examples of eukaryotic cells include animal cells, plant cells, fungal cells, and protist cells.
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Prokaryotic Cells: Prokaryotic cells are simpler cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria and archaea are examples of prokaryotic cells.
The presence of membrane-bound organelles, like peroxisomes, is a defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells.
