Chapter 19, Problem 36P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of ATP molecules obtained from $\text{10}\text{.5 ATP}$ formed in the $\text{β-}$ oxidation of one molecule of a 16-carbon saturated fatty acyl-CoA has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

$\beta -oxidation:$

  The conversion of fatty acyl-CoA into acetyl-CoA by 4-step pathway is known as the $\text{β-}$ oxidation.