Which of the following is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of alcohol in the liver?
Answer: Peroxisome
Explanation
The organelle responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of alcohol in the liver is Peroxisome.
Peroxisomes are small organelles that contain enzymes capable of breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying harmful substances like alcohol.
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