NEET Biology ยท Medium

Respiration in Plants: Substrates MCQ

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SubstratesMediumQuestion 10927

Question

When fats are used in respiration, they first yield:

  1. A
    Glycerol and fatty acids
    Correct
  2. B
    Only pyruvate directly
  3. C
    Only ATP
  4. D
    Only proteins

Correct answer

Glycerol and fatty acids

Explanation

Fats are hydrolyzed to glycerol and fatty acids before entering metabolism.