Which of the following organelle is associated with production and destruction of H2O2 ?
Correct Answer: Peroxisomes
Description: Oxidases use O2 to oxidize organic substances and produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a potentially dangerous product of fatty-acid oxidation. It is catalyzed by the enzyme catalase. Both enzymes are present in peroxisomes. Though Lysosomes produce H2O2 it can't degrade it.
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