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Abundant cell-organelles in the seeds of castor.

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Lysosomes
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Peroxisomes
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C
Glyoxysomes
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Sphaerosomes
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Solution

The correct option is C Glyoxysomes
Glyoxysomes are microbodies which contain enzymes for β−oxidation of fatty acids and glyoxylate pathway. They are considered to be special peroxisomes. They occur abundantly in germinating endosperm cells of oil seeds. So, the correct answer is 'Glyoxysomes'.
Hence the correct answer is (C)

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