Identifying Carboxysomes in a Bacterium Suggests It

question 10

Multiple Choice

Identifying carboxysomes in a bacterium suggests it

• A) contains the reverse citric acid cycle.
• B) has a deficient Calvin cycle and accumulated CO₂.
• C) is in a carboxylic acid rich environment and is storing excess quantities for potentially harsh conditions.
• D) will use the Calvin cycle to convert the concentrated into biomass.

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