During the germination of castor bean seeds, stored fatty acids are converted into carbohydrates. Which organelle provides the enzymes necessary for this metabolic transition?
Q1. During the germination of castor bean seeds, stored fatty acids are converted into carbohydrates. Which organelle provides the enzymes necessary for this metabolic transition?
Answer: Glyoxysomes
Explanation: Glyoxysomes convert stored lipids into carbohydrates via the glyoxylate cycle. Peroxisomes are tempting but they lack the specific enzymes for this conversion.