Question

In which type of reactions related to plant photosynthesis, peroxisomes are involved?

• A. Glycolytic cycle
• B. Calvin cycle
• C. Bacterial photosynthesis
• D. Glyoxylate cycle

Answer 1

The correct option is A Glycolytic cycle

A) In the glycolytic cycle, glycolate is reduced to glyoxylate and $H_2{O}_2$. This takes place in the peroxisome during photorespiration.

B) Peroxisomes are not involved in Calvin's cycle.

C) Oxygenic photosynthetic bacteria perform photosynthesis in a similar manner to plants. They contain light-harvesting pigments, absorb carbon dioxide, and release oxygen. So, peroxisomes are not involved.

D) Glyoxylate cycle is not directly involved in plant photosynthesis. It is mainly involved in electron transport.
So the correct answer is 'Glycolytic cycle'.