Maximum number of ATP is obtained from

Question

Maximum number of ATP is obtained from (A) glucose (B) palmitic acid (C) malic acid (D) P-amino acid

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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.

Q. Maximum number of ATP is obtained from

glucose

palmitic acid

malic acid

P-amino acid

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.