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Maximum number of ATP is obtained from

a)

Glucose

b)

Palmitic acid

c)

Malic acid

d)

  -amino acid



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Maximum number of ATP is obtained from

a)

Glucose

b)

Palmitic acid

c)

Malic acid

d)

  -amino acid

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Fats give maximum energy on oxidation. As palmitic acid is a fatty acid produced by hydrolysis of fat, hence, produces maximum number of ATP on oxidation.

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