Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids?
A) Golgi bodies
B) ribosomes
C) mitochondria
D) lysosomes
E) peroxisomes

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Peroxisomes are responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids through a process called beta-oxidation. This process produces energy for the cell and also helps to detoxify harmful substances.

Which of the Following Cell Organelles Is Responsible for the Breakdown