What is a Peroxisome?
a specialized organelle that contains enzymes for removing hydrogen atoms then transferring them to oxygen
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is a Peroxisome? | a specialized organelle that contains enzymes for removing hydrogen atoms then transferring them to oxygen |
What do Peroxisomes produce? | Hydrogen Peroxide, which then gets broken down into water |
What do some peroxisomes use oxygen for? | to break down fatty acids into fuel |
What can peroxisomes detoxify? | alcohol by transferring hydrogen to oxygen |