The enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen is:
A. Catalase
B. Pepsin
C. Lipase
D. Amylase
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Catalase is an antioxidant enzyme found in peroxisomes that efficiently decomposes hydrogen peroxide (a toxic byproduct) into water and oxygen. Lipase digests fats, amylase starch, pepsin proteins.

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