Question
Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life
In plant cells, peroxisomes are associated with
A
photorespiration
B
phototropism
C
photoperiodism
D
photosynthesis.
Answer
photorespiration
Explanation
Solution
In plant cells, peroxisomes are associated with photorespiration. Peroxisomes are found only in C plants where a wasteful phenomenon of photorespiration occurs. The other organelles associated with this process are chloroplast and mitochondria. Peroxisomes are also reported in animal cells, i.e. liver and kidney cells. The peroxisome contains several enzyme such as amino transferse, glycolate oxidase, glyoxylate reductase, peroxidase and catalase etc.