Multiple Respiratory Substrates in Living Organisms — NEET Biology
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What is important to recognise is that in living organisms, respiratory substrates are often more than one; pure proteins or fats are never used as respiratory substrates.
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Why are pure fats or proteins rarely used as the sole respiratory substrates in living organisms?
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Correct answer: D — Multiple substrates are typically used
Real cellular respiration involves a mix of carbs, fats, and proteins.
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What is important to recognise is that in living organisms, respiratory substrates are often more than one; pure proteins or fats are never used as respiratory substrates.
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Respiration in Plants, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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