Peroxisomes
A) use an enzyme to destroy H₂O₂ that is toxic to the cell.
B) are a type of lysosome.
C) are responsible for the atrophy of unused muscles.
D) are sites for synthesis of fatty acids, steroids, and phospholipids.
E) All of the answers accurately describe peroxisomes.

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Peroxisomes contain enzymes, such as catalase, that break down toxic hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), preventing its accumulation and potential harm to the cell.