2-phosphoglycolate is converted into glycolate by an enzyme in the ________.
A)peroxisome
B)glyoxysome
C)stroma
D)thylakoid disk
E)thylakoid membrane

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The conversion of 2-phosphoglycolate to glycolate is part of photorespiration which occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells. The enzyme responsible for this conversion is located in the stroma, the fluid-filled space within the chloroplasts. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choice A (peroxisome) is incorrect as peroxisomes are involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of harmful substances. Choice B (glyoxysome) is incorrect as it is a specialized organelle found in the seeds of certain plants and is involved in converting stored lipids into carbohydrates. Choices D and E (thylakoid disk and thylakoid membrane) are incorrect as they are involved in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis and not in photorespiration.

2-Phosphoglycolate Is Converted into Glycolate by an Enzyme in the ________