Practice Peroxisomes - 5.2.6 | Theme A: Unity and Diversity | IB MYP Grade 11 Biology
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5.2.6 - Peroxisomes

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of catalase in peroxisomes?

💡 Hint: Think about what hydrogen peroxide is and how we need to manage it.

Question 2

Easy

Name one metabolic process in which peroxisomes are involved.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to fats within a cell.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of peroxisomes?

  • A) Energy production
  • B) Detoxifying harmful substances
  • C) DNA replication

💡 Hint: Remember the key functions we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Peroxisomes are primarily responsible for the β-oxidation of all fatty acids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about which organelles perform specific metabolic tasks.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the consequences of malfunctioning peroxisomes in regard to metabolic diseases.

💡 Hint: Consider diseases linked to peroxisome dysfunction.

Question 2

Evaluate the significance of peroxisomes in the broader context of oxidative stress in human health.

💡 Hint: Link the role of peroxisomes with implications in disease prevention.

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