Multiple choice

In which of the following would you expect to find glyoxysomes?

  1. Root hairs

  2. Endosperm of wheat

  3. Palisade cells in leaf

  4. Endosperm of castor

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glyoxysomes are microbodies found in seeds and possess enzymes capable of mobilising lipids, converting them into sugars to supply energy needed during germination. Hence, they are found in castor endosperm.

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