Which Quantities Need to Be Considered in Determining the ATP $\beta$

question 51

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 \(\beta\)-oxidation
• C)the ATP that results from the catabolism of each acetyl CoA
• D)All of the quantities above need to be considered.

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