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What arerespiratory substrates? Name the most common respiratory substrate.

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Thecompounds oxidised during the process of respiration are calledrespiratory substrates. Carbohydrates, especiallyglucose, act as respiratory substrates. Fats, proteins, and organicacids also act as respiratory substrates.


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