Respiration In Plants Question 7
Which of the following pairs is a combination of highest and lowest energy molecules
Options:
A) Glucose and pyruvic acid
B) Palmitic acid and acetyl CoA
C) Glucose and maleic acid
D) Maleic acid and acetyl CoA
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Palmitic acid (one mole) on complete oxidation will produce 106 ATP molecules.
Complete oxidation of one mole of acetyl CoA in TCA results in production of 12ATP molecules, $ CO_2 $, and $ H_2O $.
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