Given below are two statements.
Statement I : Respiratory substrates are often more than one in a living organism.
Statement II : Pure proteins or fats are mostly commonly used as respiratory substrates.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The compounds that are oxidized during this process are known as respiratory substrates. Usually, carbohydrates are oxidised to release energy, but proteins, fats and even organic acids can be used as respiratory substances in some plants under certain conditions.

Proteins and fats are not common respiratory substrate.

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