How Many Moles of ATP Per Gram of Fatty Acid

question 8

Multiple Choice

How many moles of ATP per gram of fatty acid are formed during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂) ₂₄CO₂H (molar mass 397 g/mol) ?

• A)0.0806 moles ATP / g fatty acid
• B)0.297 moles ATP / g fatty acid
• C)0.423 moles ATP / g fatty acid
• D)0.443 moles ATP / g fatty acid
• E)0.448 moles ATP / g fatty acid

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