Respiratory substrates are the organic substances which are _______during respiration to liberate energy.

Options

A. oxidised
B. reduced
C. synthesised
D. both (a) and (b)

Answer

A

Explanation

Respiration is an oxidative process in which repiratory substrates are oxidised to liberate energy inside the living cells. The common respiratory substrates are carbohydrates, proteins, fats and organic acids. The most common respiratory substrates are carbohydrates, proteins, fats and organic acids. The most common respiratory substrate is glucose.