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In germinating seeds, fatty acids are degraded exclusively in the
In germinating seeds, fatty acids are degraded exclusively in the
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The correct option is D Glyoxysomes
Glyoxysomes occur only in fat-rich plant cells, where they take part in β-oxidation of fats and perform glyoxylate cycle. In plant seeds, specialized peroxisomes, called glyoxysomes, contain enzymes that convert stored fats to sugars. The sugars are used by the young plant as an energy source and as a component for synthesizing other compounds. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Glyoxysomes occur only in fat-rich plant cells, where they take part in β-oxidation of fats and perform glyoxylate cycle. In plant seeds, specialized peroxisomes, called glyoxysomes, contain enzymes that convert stored fats to sugars. The sugars are used by the young plant as an energy source and as a component for synthesizing other compounds. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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