A unique feature of the glyoxylate cycle is that it allows the organisms that possess this pathway to

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Benton

13 February, 08:14

A unique feature of the glyoxylate cycle is that it allows the organisms that possess this pathway to

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Branden Irwin · Answer 1

The glyoxylate cycle converts acetyl-CoA to succinate during the biosynthesis of carbohydrates

Explanation:

The glyoxylate cycle is an anabolic pathway that occurs in peroxisomes, which are organelles able to sequester oxidative radicals. This cycle converts acetyl-CoA to succinate and then it is turned into Oxaloacetate for carbohydrate biosynthesis

Konnor Hutchinson · Answer 2

produce carbohydrates from fats

Explanation:

The glyoxylate cycle centers on the conversion of acetyl-CoA to succinate for the synthesis of carbohydrates. And in glyoxylate cycle, the conversion takes place anaerobically.

It should be understood that, this cycle or pathway takes place in plants, bacteria, protists, and fungi, but never in human being.

The reason why the humans, lack this cycle is that they don't need it. This is because, the humans convert some fat into ketones which can supply much of the brain's needs, and additional can be received from glycerol and amino acid.

In this sense, the presence of this pathway or cycle in certain organisms will enable them to produce carbohydrate.