Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 22, Problem 11P
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Interpretation:

The ATP yield from the complete oxidation of glucose and hexanoic acid should be determined.

The reason for fats as better fuels than carbohydrates should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation of glucose and fatty acids release ATP in the form of energy. This energy is used by various body cells to perform the basic functions. The oxidation of glucose includes the formation of pyruvate, which further gets oxidized to form carbon dioxide and water. The fatty acid oxidation occurs by the process of beta-oxidation, in which two carbon units are removed from the carboxyl end of the fatty acid chain.

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