The enzyme catalase functions in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, a toxic by-product of fatty acid digestion. In which cellular organelle is catalase found?
A) Golgi body
B) peroxisome
C) lysosome
D) ribosome
E) mitochondrion

Question

​The enzyme catalase functions in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, a toxic by-product of fatty acid digestion. In which cellular organelle is catalase found?
A) ​Golgi body
B) ​peroxisome
C) ​lysosome
D) ​ribosome
E) ​mitochondrion

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Catalase is found in peroxisomes, which are organelles that contain enzymes for breaking down harmful substances like hydrogen peroxide.

​The Enzyme Catalase Functions in the Breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide

The Enzyme Catalase Functions in the Breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide