Cellular respiration is a series of complicated reactions. Some of the enzymes that are necessary for the reactions to take place effectively are not produced by the body and must be eaten in a person’s diet. Which answer correctly explains what happens when a person's diet lacks the necessary enzymes for cellular respiration?

Question

blues · Answer

I think you might mean cofactors, not enzymes. The body makes all the enzymes it needs for cellular respiration - but some of those enzymes need vitamins from the diet to actually work. When the diet lacks the necessary cofactors, these enzymes can't work properly so you would see a lowered rate of cellular respiration...

blues · Answer

@mishelle I answered your question here.