Which of the Following Is NOT Correct for the Glyoxylate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct for the glyoxylate pathway?

• A)The glyoxylate pathway enzymes are found in the glyoxysomes.
• B)Although glyoxysomes are found in germinating seeds,they disappear after a plant begins photosynthesis.
• C)Glyoxysomes contain all the enzymes for the glyoxylate cycle.
• D)The glyoxylate pathway bypasses the oxidative-decarboxylation steps of the TCA cycle.

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