Peroxisomes are essential for cellular health because they contain the enzyme catalase, which breaks down which toxic byproduct?
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Correct answer: Hydrogen peroxide
Peroxisomes carry out oxidative reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a byproduct. Catalase immediately converts this potentially damaging molecule into water and oxygen, protecting the cell.
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