Here, we show that the microalga Chlorella variabilis NC64A harbors a photoenzyme that acts in lipid metabolism. This enzyme belongs to an algae-specific clade of the glucose-methanol-choline ...

The degradation pathways typically employed by bacteria include hydrolysis to the individual PA isomers and alcohols. This is followed by decarboxylation of either of the two carboxylic acid entities.

Presumably, NADPH required for the photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle is largely supplied during the decarboxylation of malate by NADP-malic enzyme. The results are discussed in relation to the ...