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 convert the concentrated CO2 into biomass.


Answer: D

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