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Limited Role of Fats in Organelle Respiration

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Limited Role of Fats in Organelle Respiration

Question

Give two reasons why fats are not a preferred respiratory substrate in organelles.

Answer

- They are insoluble in water hence difficult to transport;
- They require more oxygen than carbohydrates to oxidize.