Cell Structure: Subcellular Components

AP Biology· difficulty 1/5

Peroxisomes contain enzymes that

A
$Generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation$
B
$Break down fatty acids and detoxify peroxide$
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C
$Replicate circular DNA inside the organelle$
D
$Synthesize secretory proteins for export$

Explanation

Peroxisomes house catalase and oxidases that break down very long fatty acids and convert H₂O₂ to water.

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