Which is not true about spherosomes?

Arise from ER.

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Related to fat.

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Single membrane bound structure.

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Involved in photorespiration.

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Solution

The correct option is D Involved in photorespiration.
Spherosomes are membrane covered small spherical organelles which synthesize and store fats. They develop from endoplasmic reticulum. In some plants, spherosomes have lysosomal activity, e.g., maize root tip.

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