Why Does the Breakdown of a Fatty Acid Yield More

question 135

Multiple Choice

Why does the breakdown of a fatty acid yield more ATP than the breakdown of glucose?

• A) fatty acid tails have more carbon-bound hydrogen atoms.
• B) fatty acids are easier to break down.
• C) glucose breaks down more slowly.
• D) the glucose molecule has less bonding energy.
• E) glucose has more double bonds.

---

Definitions:

Consumer Income

The total earnings of an individual or household that can be used for saving or spending on goods and services after taxes and other deductions.

Price of A

The amount of money required to purchase a specific good or service, denoted as "A".

Price of B

The monetary value or cost assigned to a good or service denoted as "B."

Ratio of Prices

The comparative value of two or more goods or services, expressed as a quotient showing the cost relationship.