Chapter 18, Problem 39CI

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

1. Equation for the hydrolysis of the glyceryl tripalmitate.
2. Molar mass of glyceryl tripalmitate, ${\text{C}}_{\text{51}}{\text{H}}_{\text{98}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$.
3. ATP yield from the complete oxidation of 1 mole of palmitic acid.
4. Number of $\text{Kcal}$ released from palmitic acid in $\text{0}\text{.50-oz}$ pat of butter.
5. The number of pats of butter needed to provide energy for a 45 min run if running for anhour uses 750 Kcal.