NEET Biology question

Which one of these is not correct regarding peroxisome?

(A)Single membrane bound organelles
(B)Perform photorespiration in C₃ plants
(C)Take part in synthesis and storage of lipidsCorrect
(D)Protect a cell from the toxic effects of H₂O₂.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Peroxisomes are single-membrane-bound organelles (a) that participate in the glycolate pathway of photorespiration in C₃ plants alongside chloroplasts and mitochondria (b), and contain catalase, which breaks down toxic H₂O₂ into water

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