Peroxisome (Organelle)

A small, membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells, involved in various metabolic processes, including fatty acid oxidation, detoxification of harmful substances, and hydrogen peroxide metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Performs fatty acid oxidation, breaking down very long-chain fatty acids.
• Detoxifies harmful substances (e.g., alcohol) by producing hydrogen peroxide.
• Converts hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen using catalase.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Organelle (type of)
• Fatty Acid (oxidizes)
• Hydrogen Peroxide (metabolizes)
• Detoxification (involved in)