| Aspect | Peroxisomes | Glyoxysomes |
| Introduction | This organelle is involved in various metabolic processes, including fatty acid oxidation and detoxification reactions. | Specialized organelles in plants involved in the conversion of stored lipids into carbohydrates during seed germination. |
| Metabolic Pathways | · Participate in beta-oxidation of fatty acids · Reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) · Detoxification of harmful substances. | · Associated with the glyoxylate cycle, converting fatty acids into carbohydrates, such as in the germination of seeds. |
| Enzymes | · Catalase · Peroxidase | · Isocitrate · Lyase and · Malate synthase |
| Location | Found in the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells. | Primarily found in plant cells, particularly in oil-rich seeds during germination. |
| Role in energy metabolism | Limited role | Play a crucial role in energy metabolism during seed germination by converting lipids into carbohydrates that can be used for energy. |
| Substrates | Fatty acids and various toxic compounds. | Stored lipids (fats) within the glyoxysomes during seed germination. |
Comparison between Peroxisomes and Glyoxysomes
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