MDCAT Biology MCQ #1660

During a cellular study, an organelle is found to contain oxidases that produce hydrogen peroxide and catalases that break it down.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1660

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a cellular study, an organelle is found to contain oxidases that produce hydrogen peroxide and catalases that break it down.

    • A) Glyoxysomes
    • B) Lysosomes
    • C) Peroxisomes
    • D) Ribosomes

    Answer: Peroxisomes

    Explanation: Peroxisomes contain catalase to decompose hydrogen peroxide; glyoxysomes are tempting but are found in germinating fatty seeds.