Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term.
-organelle that contains enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide
A)nucleolus
B)nucleus
C)peroxisome
D)Golgi apparatus
E)microvilli
F)centrioles
G)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
H)ribosome

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Peroxisomes are organelles that contain enzymes, such as catalase, which break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, thus detoxifying harmful substances in the cell.

Match Each of the Following Descriptions to the Appropriate Term