Question

which food product is preferred as primary substrate for respiration?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sugars are primary substrate for respiration. Thus carbohydrate rich food such as rice are primary substrate for respiration

Answer 2

Answer:

Sugar acts as the primary substrate food product for the process of respiration.

a) Sugar acts as adding agent of viscosity in the food as it provides body in drinks and in semi liquids like syrups and some sweet sauces.

b) It acts as an anticoagulant in foods, because when it is heated up, it delays the coagulation of the proteins in food items such as in baked custards.

c) It helps in enriching the flavor of the food.

d) It acts as a preservative as it helps in slow downing of the bacterial growth in the food.