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What is the primary function of plant storage lipids in plant propagules?
What is the primary function of plant storage lipids in plant propagules?
- To enhance host-pathogen interactions
- To serve as a source of energy for post-germinative growth (correct)
- To provide a renewable source of commercial goods
- To facilitate abiotic stress reactions
What is the primary source of plant storage lipids for commercial use?
What is the primary source of plant storage lipids for commercial use?
- Triacylglycerol-rich droplets in plant leaves
- Flowers and petals
- Plant stems and roots
- Oilseed crops like soybean and rapeseed (correct)
What is the driving force behind the development of new oil crop types and domesticated species?
What is the driving force behind the development of new oil crop types and domesticated species?
- To reduce the demand for plant oils
- To increase the production of bioplastics
- To meet the growing demand for plant oils (correct)
- To enhance the production of paints and oleochemicals
What is another role of triacylglycerols in plants besides storage?
What is another role of triacylglycerols in plants besides storage?
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What is a potential application of plant storage lipids?
What is a potential application of plant storage lipids?
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In which organelles do plants synthesize triacylglycerols?
In which organelles do plants synthesize triacylglycerols?
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What is the role of SEIPINs in plant lipid metabolism?
What is the role of SEIPINs in plant lipid metabolism?
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What is the function of oleosin degradation in plant lipid metabolism?
What is the function of oleosin degradation in plant lipid metabolism?
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What is the role of SDP1 in plant lipid metabolism?
What is the role of SDP1 in plant lipid metabolism?
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In which stage of plant development is the mobilization of triacylglycerols crucial?
In which stage of plant development is the mobilization of triacylglycerols crucial?
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