If the Fatty Acid 16:0 Is Catabolized Completely, to Carbon

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the fatty acid 16:0 is catabolized completely, to carbon dioxide and water, the net yield of ATP per molecule of fatty acid is _____ ATP.

• A) 90.5
• B) 97.5
• C) 88.5
• D) 106
• E) 108

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost is the change in total production cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Variable Inputs

Inputs in production that can be adjusted based on the production volume, including labor hours and raw materials, distinguishing them from inputs that remain constant.

Labor

The effort involving both bodily and intellectual activities applied in generating goods and services.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced.