Question

Which of the following statements regarding sphaerosomes is not correct?

• A. Abundant in the endosperm cells of oil seeds
• B. Bounded by a single membrane
• C. Take part in synthesis and storage of lipids
• D. Take part in photorespiration

Answer 1

The correct option is D Take part in photorespiration

Sphaerosomes are small cell organelles bounded by single membrane which take part in storage and synthesis of lipids. Sphaerosomes occur abundantly in the endosperm cells of oil seeds. Sphaerosomes of some tissues (e.g., tobacco endosperm, maize root tip) contain hydrolytic enzymes. Therefore, they are considered to have lysosomic activity. They donot take part in photorespiration.

So, the correct answer is 'Take part in photorespiration'.