What role does the peroxisome play in catalase activity?

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What role does the peroxisome play in catalase activity?

2006-06-20 15:16:31 · 2 answers · asked by tandkalexander 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Eukaryotic cells all produce catalase an enzyme that protects the cell from H2O2 a highly reactive oxidant. Peroxysomes are cell's package to store catalase and other cell protectors that defend the cell from chemical attacks.

2006-06-20 16:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by pogonoforo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It catalyzes the production and breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. According to www.dictionary.com

2006-06-20 22:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by monavyas15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋