The conversion of toxic organic peroxides to alcohols in the liver requires an enzyme which utilizes reduced glutathione and contains in its active site:

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The enzyme required for conversion of toxic organic peroxides to alcohols in the liver is glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme contains selenium in its active site, which allows it to use reduced glutathione to convert peroxides to alcohols. Therefore, C) Selenium is the best choice.

The Conversion of Toxic Organic Peroxides to Alcohols in the Liver