GLYOXYSOMES Flashcards
1
Q
Who discovered the Glyoxysomes ?
A
They were discovered by “Tolbert and Beavers”
2
Q
From where do they originate ?
A
they originate from ER and single membrane bound
3
Q
For what they contain enzymes for ?
A
They contain enzyme for glyoxylate cycle.
4
Q
What is glyoxylate cycle ?
A
Through this the fats are converted into the carbohydrate.
It is also known as glycogenesis.
5
Q
Where Glyoxysomes are present ?
A
They are found in -
Germinating seeds , especially in germinating fatty acid seeds (such as - castor seeds , groundnut seeds etc.)
Where insoluble lipid food reserves must be turned into the soluble sugar for growing tips
6
Q
Why animals do not execute such conversion ?
A
Animals do not execute such conversion because they do not posses glyoxylate enzyme.
