Microbodies found to be present in plant and animal cells contain

[amp_mcq option1=”broken down membranes” option2=”enzymes” option3=”acidic fluids” option4=”waste metabolites” correct=”option2″]

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Microbodies are a class of small, membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells. They contain a variety of enzymes involved in metabolic reactions, such as breaking down fatty acids (in peroxisomes and glyoxysomes) or detoxification (in peroxisomes).

Microbodies are known for containing enzymes involved in specific metabolic pathways.

Examples of microbodies include peroxisomes (present in both plant and animal cells, involved in breaking down fatty acids and detoxification) and glyoxysomes (found specifically in plant cells, involved in converting stored lipids into carbohydrates during seed germination). Lysosomes contain acidic fluids and enzymes for degradation but are distinct from microbodies.

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