Peroxisomes in Liver Cells Detoxify Alcohol by Removing Hydrogen Atoms

question 53

Multiple Choice

Peroxisomes in liver cells detoxify alcohol by removing hydrogen atoms and combining them with which of the following molecules?

• A) with water molecules to generate hydrogen peroxide
• B) with oxygen molecules to generate hydrogen peroxide
• C) with hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen
• D) with hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen and water

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