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Which of the following organelle is associated with production and destruction of H2O2 ?

A
Peroxisomes
B
Lysosomes
C
Ribosomes
D
Golgi bodies
High-Yield Explanation
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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