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which of the following decomposes fatty acids, and detoxifies alcohol, …

Question

which of the following decomposes fatty acids, and detoxifies alcohol, free radicals, and drugs?
lysosomes
microvilli
inclusions
peroxisomes
golgi vesicles

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Peroxisomes contain enzymes that break down fatty - acids through beta - oxidation and detoxify substances like alcohol, free radicals, and drugs by catalyzing oxidation reactions. Lysosomes are for general waste digestion, microvilli increase surface area for absorption, inclusions are storage bodies, and Golgi vesicles are involved in protein and lipid modification and transport.

Answer:

Peroxisomes