Biomolecules Ques 10
10. The number of molecules of ATP produced in the lipid metabolism of a molecule of palmitic acid is 108
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10.(a)
Solution:
(a) In the lipid metabolism, when palmitic acid is oxidised, two carbon fragments are removed sequentially to form acetyl coenzyme A. It enters the citric acid cycle for production of approximately 108 ATP.
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