Which Quantities Need to Be Considered in Determining the ATP

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which quantities need to be considered in determining the ATP yield from the complete catabolism of a fatty acid?

• A)The ATP used up in the synthesis of the acyl CoA
• B)The ATP generated from coenzymes produced during b-oxidation
• C)The ATP that results from the catabolism of each acetyl CoA
• D)All of the quantities need to be considered.

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