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Microbodies containing enzymes for peroxide biosynthesis are

Option: 1

Peroxisomes and glyoxysomes


Option: 2

Peroxisomes and Golgi bodies


Option: 3

Peroxisomes only


Option: 4

Glyoxysomes only


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MICROBODIES -

MICROBODIES

These are the small, single membrane-bound cell organelles that are involved in the absorption of molecular oxygen and oxidation. 

1. Peroxisomes:

  • These microbodies contain enzymes for peroxide biosynthesis. 
  • These are present in both the plant cells and animal cells in close proximity to ER, mitochondria and chloroplasts. 
  • The following enzymes are present in the peroxisomes:
  1.                  Urate oxidase
  2.                  D-amino acid oxidase
  3.                  Α-hydroxy acid oxidase
  4.                  Β- hydroxy acid oxidase
  • In the presence of molecular oxygen, hydrogen peroxide is formed which is metabolised by catalase enzyme.

 

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In the presence of molecular oxygen, lysosomes can form hydrogen peroxide is formed which is metabolised by catalase enzyme.

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