Respiration In Plants Question 7

Question: Which of the following pair 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 129 ATP molecules.

Complete oxidation of one mole of acetyl CoA in TCA results in production of 12ATP molecules $ CO_2 $ and $ H_2O $ .