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In cells, hydrogen peroxide is converted to water and oxygen through the activity of A) enzymes. B) fats. Eliminate C) lipases. D) pigments

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enzymes are proteins that can convert harmful substance, like hydrogen peroxide, into harmless substances, like water and oxygen. Enzyme activity often occurs in organelles called lysosomes, as shown in the diagram of the cell.

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a) enzymes
Enzymes are catalysts which aid in speeding up chemical reactions (for example, breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen).
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