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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question

Question

Peroxisomes are organelles that do not contain oxidative enzymes, such as:
Options
A Catalase
B Hydrolase
Correct Answer
C Ureate oxidase
D D-amino acid oxidase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrolase enzymes catalyze hydrolysis reactions and are not typically considered primary oxidative enzymes of peroxisomes. Peroxisomes do contain catalase, urate oxidase, and D-amino acid oxidase.

Hint

Hydrolases are more associated with lysosomes.

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