............ is used as a substrate in protoplasmic respiration.

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The correct option is C Protein
The organic substances, which are catabolised in the living cells to release energy are called as respiratory substrates. Though any food stuff - carbohydrate, fat or protein may act as a respiratory substrate, the common respiratory substrate is glucose. When proteins are used as respiratory fuels, it is called as protoplasmic respiration.

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