Membrane-bounded vesicles that contain enzymes for oxidising small organic molecules with the formation of hydrogen peroxide are-
A
Vacuoles
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B
Glyoxisomes
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C
Lysosomes
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D
Peroxisomes
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Solution
The correct option is B Peroxisomes Peroxisomes are small organelles that are present in the cytoplasm of the cell. They break down food particles. It uses molecular oxygen to oxidize organic molecules. They contain some enzymes that degrade polymers into monomers to oxidise substances and form hydrogen peroxide. They also contain reducing enzyme catalase and some oxides.