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The action of peroxidases is countered by the enzyme

A
catalase
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glycolase
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glyoxidase
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hydrolase
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Solution

The correct option is A catalase
The peroxisome produces peroxide for breakdown of cellular components by oxidation. It also produces catalase enzyme to counteract the action of peroxidase such that unnecessary breakdown of cellular components does not occur.

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