Peroxisomes in liver cells detoxify alcohol by removing hydrogen atoms and combining them with which of the following molecules?
A) with water molecules to generate hydrogen peroxide
B) with oxygen molecules to generate hydrogen peroxide
C) with hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen
D) with hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen and water

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Peroxisomes detoxify various substances by transferring hydrogen atoms from the substances to oxygen, forming hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a byproduct. This process helps in detoxifying alcohol in liver cells.

Peroxisomes in Liver Cells Detoxify Alcohol by Removing Hydrogen Atoms