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Lipids can be respired?!!

I only thought glucose can?
Any source of energy can be metabolised to give ATP (the energy currency). Whether it's lipids, glucose, proteins... :smile:
Original post by Tj789
I only thought glucose can?


When respired, lipids actually release more energy than glucose does; that's how it's possible to burn stored fat!

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