Question

Spherosomes are involved in

• A. Utilisation of alcohol
• B. Storage of fat
• C. Synthesis and storage of fat
• D. Synthesis and storage of carbohydrates

Answer 1

The correct option is C Synthesis and storage of fat

• Spherosomes or oleosomes can be defined as small cellular organelles found in plant cells that are enclosed by a single membrane.
  
• It is mainly responsible for the storage and synthesis of lipid.
  
• The lipid content in spherosomes is 98% and proteins content is only 2 %.
  
• They are obtained from the endoplasmic reticulum and are surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Synthesis and storage of fat'.