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In which one of the following would you expect to find glyoxysomes?

  1. A
    endosperm of wheat
  2. B
    endosperm of castor
  3. C
    palisade cells in leaf
  4. D
    root hairs.

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Glyoxysomes are specialized peroxisomes found in oil-rich seeds like castor. They contain enzymes for the glyoxylate cycle, which converts stored lipids (fats) into carbohydrates during seed germination. Wheat is starchy and does not rely on glyoxysomes to the same extent.

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In which one of the following would you expect to find glyoxysomes?
A
endosperm of wheat
B
endosperm of castor
C
palisade cells in leaf
D
root hairs.

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