The organelle that converts fatty acids into sugars in plant seedlings is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organelle that converts fatty acids into sugars in plant seedlings is the:
A. Chloroplast
B. Mitochondria
C. Peroxisome
D. Glyoxysome
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Glyoxysomes are specialized peroxisomes found in germinating oil seeds. They contain enzymes of the glyoxylate cycle, converting fatty acids to carbohydrates until the seedling can photosynthesize.

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