What is the antioxidant enzyme system that functions by removing hydrogen peroxide from the body by converting it into water and oxygen?

A) superoxide dismutase
B) catalase
C) glutathione peroxidase
D) microsomal enzyme-oxidizing system


Answer: B) catalase

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