The Oxidation of Fats Yields About 39 KJ of Energy

question 22

Multiple Choice

The oxidation of fats yields about 39 kJ of energy per gram.How much fat must be oxidizedto yield approximately 273 kJ?

• A)0.14 g
• B)234 g
• C)7.0 g
• D)11000 g

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