Role of peroxisomes in photorespiration is

Options

(a) helps in the oxidation of glycolate
(b) helps in the oxygenation of vacuole
(c) helps in the synthesis of PGA
(d) helps in the reduction of glyoxylate

Correct Answer:

helps in the oxidation of glycolate

Explanation:

Glycolate is formed in chloroplast, which usually pass in the peroxisomes, where it is oxidised to glyoxylate.
Glyoxylate is aminated and gives rise to amino acid glycine, which enters into the mitochondria.