Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction: O₂- + O₂- + 2H⁺ → H₂O₂ + O₂?
A)catalase
B)oxidase
C)peroxidase
D)superoxide dismutase

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Superoxide dismutase catalyzes the conversion of superoxide ions into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. Catalase and peroxidase both convert hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, while oxidase catalyzes the transfer of electrons from a substrate to oxygen during oxidative phosphorylation.

Which Enzyme Catalyzes the Reaction: O₂- + O₂- + 2H⁺