📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
Which organelle contains enzymes that help break down fatty acids and detoxify certain compounds in the cell?
A
Peroxisome
B
Vacuole
C
Lysosome
D
Centriole
Explanation
Peroxisomes are small, membrane-bound organelles rich in oxidative enzymes. They play a critical cellular role in lipid metabolism, particularly the breakdown of very long chain fatty acids, and the detoxification of harmful substances like hydrogen peroxide.
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