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Some of the enzymes, which are associated in converting fats into carbohydrates, are present in

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Liposomes
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Golgi bodies
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Microsome
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Glyoxysomes
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Solution

The correct option is D Glyoxysomes
Glyoxysomes are microbodies which occur only in fat rich plant cell, where they take part in β-oxidation of fats and perform glyoxylate cycle. Glyoxysomes also possess catalase enzyme. In fat storing plant cells, first fats are converted to carbohydrates which are then metabolised.

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