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respiratory substrates definition
any biological molecule that can be broken down in respiration to release energy
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main respiratory substrate
glucose
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other respiratory substrates
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
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choice of respiration
1st = carbs, 2nd = lipids, 3rd = proteins
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why does more hydrogen per unit mean more ATP?
in theory more reduced NAD and FAD can be produced so more ATP can be made in oxidative phosphorylation
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RQ meaning
respiratory quotient
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respiratory quotient meaning
ratio of carbon dioxide molecules produced to oxygen molecules taken in during respiration
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RQ of carbs
1\.0
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RQ of lipids
0\.7
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RQ of proteins
0\.9
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RQ anaerobic respiration
RQ>1
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