Question

Spherosomes take part in the synthesis of?

• A. Fat
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Protein
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A 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 of fat'.