Which statement about glyoxysomes is CORRECT?
AAnimal microbodies converting lipids to carbohydrates in cytosol
BPlant microbodies in germinating fatty seeds converting fats to sugars
CDouble-membrane bound organelles of bacterial cells with their own DNA
DPhotosynthetic organelles of green algae bearing chlorophyll pigments
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Plant microbodies in germinating fatty seeds converting fats to sugars
Glyoxysomes are specialised microbodies (single-membrane) of plants, prominent in germinating oily seeds. They host the glyoxylate cycle, converting stored lipids into sugars to fuel early seedling growth before photosynthesis begins.
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