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Life Processes — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceLife Processes2 Marks
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What are respiratory substrates? Give one example.
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Respiratory substrates are those organic substances which are oxidised during respiration to liberate energy inside the living cells. The common respiratory substrates are carbohydrates, proteins, fats and organic acids. The most common respiratory substrate is glucose. It is a hexose monosaccharide.

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