Peroxisome

 Peroxisome Structure & function: → Cellular storehouses of metabolic enzymes. → Matrix = Nearly 50 enzymes catalyzing various metabolic reactions. → Enzymes: Catalase & urate oxidase (Uric acid oxidase). → Function: Alcohol detoxification, H2O2 degradation (catalase) & other harmful compounds in Liver → Oxidation of long & very long chain fatty acids.

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