How Does the Amount of ATP Produced from the Breakdown

question 2

Multiple Choice

How does the amount of ATP produced from the breakdown of one molecule of carbohydrate compare to that from the breakdown of one molecule of a fatty acid?

• A) The amount produced is about the same.
• B) The amount produced via carbohydrate is about 2 times as much.
• C) The amount produced via fat is about 3.5 times as much.
• D) The amount produced via fat is about 5 times as much.

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