By which processes can CO₂ be incorporated into organic molecules? (Select all that apply)

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The reductive pentose phosphate pathway (also known as the Calvin cycle), the reductive TCA cycle, and the Calvin cycle are all processes through which CO₂ can be incorporated into organic molecules. These pathways are involved in carbon fixation, a critical process in photosynthesis and some types of anaerobic metabolism, allowing the conversion of inorganic carbon (CO₂) into organic forms. The pentose phosphate pathway (choice B) is primarily involved in the generation of NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate for biosynthesis rather than CO₂ fixation. The reductive glycolytic cycle (choice C) is not a recognized pathway for CO₂ incorporation into organic molecules.

By Which Processes Can CO₂ Be Incorporated into Organic Molecules