Biology
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Question
Which organelle can break down fatty acids to succinate __________?
A
Peroxisome
B
Glyoxisome
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C
Lysosome
D
Golgi bodies
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A
Peroxisome
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B
Glyoxisome
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C
Lysosome
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D
Golgi bodies
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Explanation
Glyoxysomes are specialized peroxisome-like organelles found in plant seeds that carry out the glyoxylate cycle, converting fatty acids into succinate, which is then used for gluconeogenesis during seed germination.