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. Peroxisome
B. Glyoxysome
C. Chloroplast
D. Mitochondria
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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