Biochemistry
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Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
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Chapter 21, Problem 12RE
MATHEMATICAL Calculate the ATP yield for the complete oxidation of one molecule of palmitic acid (16 carbons). How does this figure differ from that obtained for stearic acid (18 carbons)?
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