Peroxisomes Function in the ________

Question

Peroxisomes function in the ________.
A) production of ATP required by the cell
B) absorption and breakdown (catabolism) of fatty acids
C) movement of materials over the cell surface
D) control of metabolism
E) synthesis of secretory products

Accepted Answer

Peroxisomes are responsible for the breakdown (catabolism) of fatty acids into smaller molecules that are then transported to the mitochondria for further processing and energy production.