alleryWhat is true of respiratory substrates in organisms?
ASeveral substrates are often used together
BPure fat alone is the usual substrate
CGlucose is never used if fat is present
DPure protein alone is used in seeds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Several substrates are often used together
Organisms usually respire a mixture of substrates, and pure proteins or fats are never used alone.
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