Peroxisomes, also known as microbodies, are single membrane cellular organelles. they are spherical or oval in shape and contain the enzyme catalase.
Catalase protects the cell from the toxic effects of hyderogen peroxide by converting it to and Peroxisomes are also involved in the oxidation of long chain fatty acids and synthesis of plasmalogens and glycolipids.
Plants contain glyoxysomes, a specialized type of peroxisomes, which are involved in the glyoxylate pathway.
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