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Cell organelle extracted from endosperm of germinating castor beans are

A

glyoxyomes

B

vacuoles

C

mitochondria

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A

Glyoxysomes are microbodies which contain enzymes for `beta-`oxidation of fatty acids glyoxyalte pathway. They are considered to be special peroxisomes. They occur abundantly in germinating endosperm cells of oil seeds.
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