Respiration In Plants Question 162

Question: Sugars are not as good as fats as a source of energy for cellular respiration, because sugars:

Options:

A) Produce toxic amino groups when broken down.

B) Contain more hydrogen.

C) Usually bypass glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.

D) Contain fewer hydrogen atoms and electrons.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Fats make more electrons available to the electron transport system and more hydrogen ions available for chemiosmosis.