What is the role of catalase in the peroxisome?
- A
Synthesizes ATP from glucose
- Bcheck_circle
Detoxifies H2O2 produced during oxidations into H2O and O2
- C
Replicates DNA inside the organelle
- D
Produces lactic acid from pyruvate
Explanation
Peroxisomes generate hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct of beta-oxidation; catalase rapidly converts H2O2 to water and oxygen, preventing oxidative damage.