TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

Peroxisomes carry out oxidation reactions leading to the production of hydrogen peroxide.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

Catalase uses the H2O2 to oxidize a variety of other substrates (formic acid, formaldehyde, and alcohol) by the “peroxidation” reaction.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

When excess H2O2 accumulates in the cell, catalase converts it to H2O through the reaction.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

β oxidation 

A major function of the oxidation reactions is the breakdown of fatty acid molecules.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

β oxidation

In mammalian cells, occurs in mitochondria & peroxisomes.

In yeast and plant cells, occurs in peroxisomes.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

Two types of plant peroxisomes:

Present in leaves - participates in photorespiration.

Present in germinating seeds (glyoxysomes) - converts fatty acids into sugars.