Which of the following biomolecules is common to respiration-mediated breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins ?

(a) Glucose-6-phosphate 

(b) Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate 

(c) Pyruvic acid 

(d) Acetyl Co-A

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Correct option (d) Acetyl Co-A

Explanation :

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins, all can be used as a substrate in cellular respiration. All of them first get converted to acetyl Co-A to enter into Krebs' cycle of aerobic cellular respiration. Thus, it is the common factor of respiration entering Krebs' cycle after breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

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