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 to convert the concentrated into biomass.

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Carboxysomes are specialized compartments in bacteria that concentrate CO₂ for the Calvin cycle, enhancing the efficiency of carbon fixation into biomass.

Identifying Carboxysomes in a Bacterium Suggests It