An abnormal cell appears to generate too many proteins, many of which are not necessary, except in the early stages of the cell's life cycle. Which structures are most likely not functioning properly in this cell?
A) Proteosomes
B) Peroxisomes
C) Mitochondria
D) Centrioles

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Proteasomes are responsible for degrading unneeded or damaged proteins by proteolysis, a chemical process that breaks down proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids. If proteasomes are not functioning properly, it could lead to the accumulation of unnecessary proteins within the cell.

An Abnormal Cell Appears to Generate Too Many Proteins, Many