Question

'Peroxisome' is the microbody of a cell that helps in

• A. Removal of electron and associated hydrogen
• B. Removal of hydrogen peroxide
• C. Conversion of carbohydrate into fat
• D. Conversion of carbohydrate into protein

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Removal of hydrogen peroxide

• The main function of peroxisome is the oxidation of fatty acids and the removal of hydrogen peroxide that is being generated.
• Peroxisomes are also used in β-oxidation, synthesis of plasmalogens, penicillin, metabolism of purines and pyrimidines and catabolism of polyamines, amino acids, and methanol.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.