Practice mode Everyday Science

Which statement about hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is correct?

Correct answer B. Is poisonous to tissues

Explanation

Hydrogen peroxide is a reactive by-product of metabolism that damages tissues, so cells use the enzyme catalase in peroxisomes to break it into water and oxygen.

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