Match the endomembrane system component with the best description.
-breaks down fatty acids, amino acids, hydrogen peroxide, and poisons such as alcohol
A)vesicle
B)lysosome
C)peroxisome
D)vacuole

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Peroxisomes are small organelles specialized for oxidative metabolism. They contain enzymes that break down fatty acids, amino acids, hydrogen peroxide, and poisons such as alcohol. Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes used to digest macromolecules, vesicles are membrane-bound sacs used for transport, and vacuoles are used for storage and transport in plant cells.

Match the Endomembrane System Component with the Best Description