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What enzyme is used to detoxify alcohol in our body?(a) Catalase(b) Peroxidase(c) Urea – catalase(d) AmylaseThe question was posed to me in an internship interview.This question is from Mitochondrial Structure and Function topic in section Mitochondrial Structure and Function of Cell Biology

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Correct answer is (B) Peroxidase

Explanation: Peroxidase is one of the ENZYMES produced by peroxisomes. They breakdown alcohol by transferring a hydrogen ATOMS to OXYGEN forming hydrogen peroxide which is later converted to water.



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