Question

Glycolytic reversal is a part of _____.

• A. Aerobic respiration
• B. Anaerobic respiration
• C. Light phase of photosynthesis
• D. Dark phase of photosynthesis

Answer 1

The correct option is D Dark phase of photosynthesis

Glycolysis is the first step involved in both aerobic and anerobic respiration. Any process where there is a reversal of the steps involved in glycolysis is called glycolytic reversal. Two examples of glycolytic reversal are gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose) and Calvin cycle. Calvin cycle has three steps - carboxylation, glycolytic reversal and regeneration of RuBP. All these steps are a part of the dark reaction of photosynthesis, which do not require the presence of light.