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question 18 peroxisomes: a breakdown proteins b detoxify alcohol and to…

Question

question 18
peroxisomes:
a breakdown proteins
b detoxify alcohol and toxins in blood
c move substances across cell membranes
d are involved in protein synthesis

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Peroxisomes are organelles that contain enzymes to break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances like alcohol and toxins. Lysosomes break down proteins (so A is wrong). Transport proteins move substances across cell membranes (so C is wrong). Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis (so D is wrong).

Answer:

B. detoxify alcohol and toxins in blood