Biology
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Question
Which of the following statement is incorrect about Glyoxisomes?
A
They contain enzymes which help in conversion of fatty acids into carbohydrate
B
They are abundant in soyabeans but absent in pea.
C
They are present through out life of a plant and provide them with energy through Glyoxylate cycle.
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D
They are single membranous organelles
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A
They contain enzymes which help in conversion of fatty acids into carbohydrate
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B
They are abundant in soyabeans but absent in pea.
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C
They are present through out life of a plant and provide them with energy through Glyoxylate cycle.
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D
They are single membranous organelles
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Explanation
Glyoxysomes are specialized organelles found mainly in the fat-storing tissues of germinating seeds, where they use the glyoxylate cycle to convert stored fats into carbohydrates; they are not present throughout the entire life of the plant, appearing mainly during this developmental stage.