Cellular respiration digests a variety of fuels beyond just glucose, including other carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. These fuels enter glycolysis or the Krebs cycle at different points to generate energy. The cell regulates respiration through feedback inhibition, where final products in metabolic pathways inhibit earlier enzymes to balance energy production with the body's needs and prevent unnecessary accumulation of intermediates. Phosphofructokinase, a key regulatory enzyme in glycolysis, is controlled through this feedback mechanism.