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JIPMER2019BotanyCell - The Unit of Life

Which one is only found in plant?

Options

  1. ARibosome
  2. BMitochondria
  3. CGlyoxysomes
  4. DLysosome

Correct answer

C. Glyoxysomes

Step-by-step solution

Out of the given options, glyoxysomes are exclusively found in plant cells only. They were discovered by Breuers (1919) in endosperm of germinating seeds. They are involved in fat metabolism through glyoxylate cycle.

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