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44. The specialized microbodies present in both animal and plant cells that contain catalase to break down toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2​O2​) are

A. Lysosomes
B. Peroxisomes
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C. Glyoxysomes
D. Liposomes

📝 Explanation

Peroxisomes host amino acid and fatty acid oxidation reactions that generate hazardous H2​O2​, which is immediately neutralized by catalase.

📖 Additional Information

  • Lysosomes
  • Peroxisomes
  • Glyoxysomes
  • Liposomes

Peroxisomes host amino acid and fatty acid oxidation reactions that generate hazardous H2​O2​, which is immediately neutralized by catalase.

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