Biochemistry - ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Discussion
Discussion Forum : ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
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The maximum energy per gram on oxidization is yielded from
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Nitesh yadav said:
9 years ago
What is the reason in fat maximum energy per gram on oxidization is yield?
JAITHANYA said:
6 years ago
When compared to other macronutrient classes (carbohydrates and protein) , fatty acids yield the most ATP on an energy per gram basis, when they are completely oxidized to CO2 and water by beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle.
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