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Spherosomes, also reffered to as lipid bodies or oleosomes, are vesicles that stores triacylglycerol in the form of oil (during seed development). They are surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer - derived from ER It is the cell organelle responsible for synthesis of cutin and wax

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Spherosomes are specialized organelles found in plant cells that store and metabolize lipids. They play a crucial role in lipid metabolism, particularly in the breakdown of stored fats into energy for the cell. Spherosomes are often abundant in seeds and other storage tissues where lipid reserves are stored.

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