Source of ATP in RBCs is ?
Correct Answer: Glucose
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., GlucoseRBCs don't have mitochondria., The only pathway that provides ATP even in anaerobic conditions is glycolysis.Oxidation of reducing equivalents in the respiratory chain is coupled with phosphorylation of ADP to ATP.This is the most impoant mechanism for capturing the energy present in various nutrients.
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