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Calculate the number of ATP produced by oxidation of one molecule of glucose by glycolysis and TCA cycle. Is this number less or more than that produced during β-oxidation of palmitic acid?

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ATP Yield from Glucose Oxidation vs. β-Oxidation of Palmitic Acid ATP Production from Glucose Oxidation Complete aerobic oxidation of one glucose molecule involves three main stages: glycolysis, the TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Below is a breakdown of the ATP yield: 1. Glycolysis 2 ATP (net gain) 2 NADH → 5 ATP (via oxidative phosphorylation) […]

Calculate the number of ATP produced by oxidation of one molecule of glucose by glycolysis and TCA cycle. Is this number less or more than that produced during β-oxidation of palmitic acid? Read More »

Explain the major pathway of fatty acid oxidation taking palmitic acid as an example. At which site of the cell do these reactions take place?

Fatty Acid Oxidation Using Palmitic Acid as an Example Introduction Fatty acid oxidation, also known as β-oxidation, is the primary process by which fatty acids are broken down to produce energy. This process takes place in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. Palmitic acid (C16:0), a saturated long-chain fatty acid, is a common substrate used to