Question

what are perixosomes and their function​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Peroxisomes have two functions: break down fatty acids to be used for forming membranes and as fuel for respiration; and transfer hydrogen from compounds to oxygen to create hydrogen peroxide and then convert hydrogen peroxide into water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Peroxisomes are small, living, membrane bound, sac like cell organelle found in photosynthetically active cells of plants, liver and kidneys. These are meant for removing toxic substances from the cell by oxidative reactions. These are also involved in photorespiration in plants.

Function

They contain high amount of enzymes in which catalase constitutes 40% of total protein. They help in protection of tissues by oxidising the accumulated H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) which is a toxic substance.