How Many Molecules of ATP Are Formed Per Carbon Atom

question 9

Multiple Choice

How many molecules of ATP are formed per carbon atom in the fatty acid during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂) ₂₄CO₂H?

• A)1.23 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid
• B)4.54 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid
• C)6.46 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid
• D)6.77 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid
• E)6.85 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid

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