Which of the Following Compounds Yields the Most ATP Per

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds yields the most ATP per molecule?

• A) Glucose
• B) Pyruvate
• C) Acetyl-CoA
• D) Lactate
• E) Glycogen

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Definitions:

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Mastication

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