Chapter 24, Problem 24.26E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of molecules of ATP that can be produced from the oxidation of $\text{10-}$ carbon fatty acid to carbon dioxide and water is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The metabolism of fatty acids also produces energy for body requirements. Many body cells in our body utilize the energy produced by the metabolism of fatty acids, for example, resting muscles and liver.

Metabolism of fatty acids is required because some cells only get their energy from them. This is because the metabolism of fatty acids can only be done by mitochondria and some cells do not have the mitochondria in them for example, red blood cells.