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Problem 22.133
The average daily diet of an adult woman is 2.4×103kcal. The molar mass of ATP is 507 g/mole.
Part A
If all the energy in her diet is converted to ATP, how many kg of ATP are synthesized in one day?
Part B
If the average amount of ATP in the body is 250 g, what is the lifetime, in minutes, of ATP?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.