Peroxisomes __________.
A) function to digest particles ingested by endocytosis
B) are able to detoxify substances by enzymatic action
C) are functionally the same as lysosomes
D) sometimes function as secretory vesicles

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Peroxisomes contain enzymes that can detoxify substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, by breaking them down into harmless molecules. They are distinct from lysosomes, which primarily function in the breakdown of cellular waste materials. While peroxisomes may be involved in some secretion processes, this is not their primary function. They are not involved in the digestion of particles ingested by endocytosis.