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Calculate amount of energy obtained PER WEIGHT (not per molecule) of glucose vs. palmitic acid. Show...

Calculate amount of energy obtained PER WEIGHT (not per molecule) of glucose vs. palmitic acid. Show your calculations and the units. Compare the two numbers and briefly discuss their significance

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A) Calculate amount of energy obtained PER WEIGHT (not per molecule) of glucose.

First: Define the reaction of glucose metabolism and stoichiometry

Second: Define reaction enthalpy for glucose metabolism.

Third: Define amount of energy liberated per WEIGHT of glucose.

B) Calculate amount of energy obtained PER WEIGHT (not per molecule) of palmitic acid.

First: Define the reaction of palmitic acid metabolism and stoichiometry

Second: Define reaction enthalpy for glucose metabolism.

Third: Define amount of energy liberated per WEIGHT of palmitic acid.

So: The energy performance of fatty acids (such as palmitic acid) is 9Kcal/g in relation to 4Kcal/g of monosaccharides (such as glucose), so the complete oxidation of fatty acids is higher than the monosaccharides.

queen_honey_blossom answered 1 year ago

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