The Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system is primarily located in which organelle of the hepatocyte?
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Correct answer: Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
CYP enzymes are microsomal enzymes found in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of liver cells. They play a critical role in the Phase I metabolism of a vast majority of therapeutic drugs.
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