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Cell: The Unit of Life: Microbodies MCQ

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MicrobodiesMediumQuestion 8036

Question

Peroxisomes are notable because they contain enzymes involved in:
  1. A
    Oxidative metabolism including breakdown of hydrogen peroxide
    Correct
  2. B
    Chromosome replication
  3. C
    Protein translation on mRNA
  4. D
    Cell wall deposition

Correct answer

Oxidative metabolism including breakdown of hydrogen peroxide

Explanation

Peroxisomes contain oxidases and catalase, which detoxify hydrogen peroxide.

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