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

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Glycolate cycle

B

Calvin cycle

C

Bacterial photosynthesis

D

Glyoxylate cycle

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of reactions in plant photosynthesis that involve peroxisomes. We need to identify which of the given cycles or processes involves peroxisomes. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Glycolate Cycle**: This cycle involves the conversion of glycolate to glyoxylate, and it occurs in the peroxisomes during the process of photorespiration. This indicates that peroxisomes are indeed involved in this cycle. - **Kelvin Cycle**: The Calvin cycle (often misspelled as "Kelvin") is the primary pathway for carbon fixation in photosynthesis. It does not involve peroxisomes. - **Bacterial Photosynthesis**: This refers to the photosynthetic processes in certain bacteria. Peroxisomes are not involved in this type of photosynthesis. - **Glyoxalate Cycle**: This cycle is primarily associated with the metabolism of fatty acids and does not play a direct role in plant photosynthesis. It is not linked to peroxisomes in the context of photosynthesis. 3. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the glycolate cycle is the only process among the options provided that involves peroxisomes in relation to plant photosynthesis. ### Final Answer The correct answer is the **Glycolate Cycle**. ---
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