Question

Which is the most common respiratory substrate?

Answer 1

Respiratory substrate:

1. Compounds that are oxidized during breathing to provide energy are called respiratory substrates.
2. Carbohydrates are commonly used as respiratory substrates.
3. Glucose is the most common respiratory substrate.
4. One molecule of glucose produces 38 molecules of ATP, so it's an instant energy source.
5. It is also abundant and easily stored in the body in the form of glycogen.
6. It is also stored in plants in the form of starch and glycoconjugates.