why is peroxisome called toxic oxidizing agent?
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Peroxisome, membrane-bound organelle occurring in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. Peroxisomes play a key role in the oxidation of specific biomolecules. They also contribute to the biosynthesis of membrane lipids known as plasmalogens
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⭕ Peroxisomes were first time observed by Rhodin in mouse kidney.
⭕ Also known as uricosome.
- Concerned with H2O2 metabolism.
- Rich in peroxidase and oxydase enzyme.
- The enzyme glycolate oxidase is present only in Peroxisomes.
- Converts glycolic acid into glyoxylic acid which takes part in photorespiration.
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