In acatalasia, the body is not able to assist in the decomposition of which harmful byproduct of many normal metabolic processes?

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In acatalasia, the body is not able to produce sufficient catalase enzyme, which is responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide is a harmful byproduct of many normal metabolic processes and can damage cells and tissues if not properly broken down.

In Acatalasia, the Body Is Not Able to Assist in the Decomposition