The organelle that contains oxidative enzymes and is involved in photorespiration is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organelle that contains oxidative enzymes and is involved in photorespiration is:
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplast
C. Peroxisome
D. Lysosome
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Peroxisomes contain enzymes like glycolate oxidase that participate in photorespiration, along with chloroplasts and mitochondria. They also detoxify peroxides. Lysosomes digest, mitochondria respire, chloroplasts photosynthesize.

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