The peroxisome produces hydrogen peroxide as a by- product of the oxidation of toxic compounds.

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This statement is true. Peroxisomes are organelles in eukaryotic cells that produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product of the oxidation of toxic compounds, such as fatty acids and ethanol. However, peroxisomes also contain the enzyme catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, preventing it from causing damage to the cell.

The Peroxisome Produces Hydrogen Peroxide as a By- Product of the Oxidation