NEET Biology Respiration In Plants Question Bank Critical Thinking

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    Which of the following pair is a combination of highest and lowest energy molecules

    A) Glucose and pyruvic acid

    B) Palmitic acid and acetyl CoA

    C) Glucose and maleic acid

    D) Maleic acid and acetyl CoA

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Palmitic acid (one mole) on complete oxidation will produce 129 ATP molecules. Complete oxidation of one mole of acetyl CoA in TCA results in production of 12ATP molecules \[C{{O}_{2}}\] and\[{{H}_{2}}O\].


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