Question

Which of the following is an incorrectly matched pair?

• A. Autolysis of cell- Peroxisomes
• B. Control centre of the cell- Nucleus
• C. Units of hereditary characteristics- Genes
• D. Formation of spindle fibres- Centrioles

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Autolysis of cell- Peroxisomes

Peroxisome is majorly involved in the breakdown of very long chain fatty acids through $\beta$-oxidation. In animal cells, the very long fatty acids are converted to medium chain fatty acids, which are subsequently shuttled to mitochondria, where they are eventually broken down to carbon dioxide and water.
Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain acid hydrolase enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. They can be described as the stomach of the cell. Lysosomes digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles and engulfed viruses or bacteria.

Hence the correct option is A.