Tag: Respiratory substrates

Approximately 30-32 ATP molecules are generated from the breakdown of a single glucose molecule through cellular respiration, highlighting the significance of efficient energy production. These energy-producing molecules are known as common respiratory substrates, which include a variety of organic compounds used by living cells.

Fats provide more than twice the amount of energy per gram compared to carbohydrates, positioning them as an extremely energy-dense fuel source. This raises a critical question in cellular biology: are fats good respiratory substrates for generating energy efficiently?