A) Ribosome
B) Peroxisome
C) Nucleolus
D) Centrosome
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Peroxisomes are microbodies, which are small, single membrane bound structures. The organelles were named peroxisomes because these are the site of H2O2 formed by a number of enzymes, eg, urate oxidase, glycolate oxidase and amino acid oxidase. Their main function is to protect a cell from the toxic effect of H2O2.
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