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  4. The number of molecules of ATP produced in the lipid metabolism of a molecule of palmitic acid is

Q. The number of molecules of ATP produced in the lipid metabolism of a molecule of palmitic acid is

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Solution:

The number of molecules of ATP (Adenosine tri phosphate) produced in lipid metabolism of a molecule of palmitic acid is 130. Monosaccharide ribose is an ATP, which acts as energy currency of the cells during metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats.