Question

15. Describe the structure and function of peroxisomes.
16. (a) Name the scientists who discovered mitochondria.
(b) Which is the most indispensable in the life of a cell mitochondria, chloroplasts or golgi bodies
Why ?​

Answer 1

15.Peroxisomes are single membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes. ... Peroxisomes have twofunctions: break down fatty acids to be used for forming membranes and as fuel for respiration; and transfer hydrogen from compounds to oxygen to create hydrogen peroxide and then convert hydrogen peroxide into water.

16.Richard Altmann, in 1890, established them as cell organelles and called them "bioblasts". The term "mitochondria" was coined byCarl Benda in 1898. Leonor Michaelis discovered that Janus green can be used as a supravital stain for mitochondria in 1900.

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Answer 2

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ANS 15 - cytoplasm is the gel like fluid in the cell in which organelle are suspended. Perioxisomes have two function;

• break down fatty acid to be used for forming membrane and as for respiration
• and transfer hydrogen and compound to oxygen to create hydrogen peroxide and then convert hydrogen peroxide with water

ANS 16 - Richard Altmann , in 1890

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