Which molecule would you predict provide the greatest energy

Which molecule would you predict provide the greatest energy following complete oxidative metabolism: CH_3-CHOH-COO^- C_6H_12O_6 C_16H_32O_2 CO_2 Which food has the greatest energy content? 250 kcal of chocolate 350 kcal of milk 300 kcal of ice cream 275 kcal of olive oil An important end product of Beta Oxidation is that then enters the cycle. lactate, lactate shuttle FADH, Cori NADH, Krebs or Citric Acid Acetyl CoA, Krebs or Citric Acid

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(40) c

Palmitic acid produces the greatest energy following oxidation to yield a net 129 ATP molecules.

(41) b

350 kcal of milk contains the largest energy. The values given are those of the energies itself and not amount. So, we get the answer directly from the options.

(42) d

An important end product of beta oxidation is acetyl CoA that enters the citric acid cycle.