EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-2009

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    Which of the following respiratory substrate requires the highest number of O2 molecules for as complete oxidation?

    A)  Tripaimitin                         

    B)  Triolein

    C)  Tartaric acid                     

    D)  Oleic acid

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     In the given options, triolein is the  unsaturated glyceride, whereas tripalmitin is a saturated glyceride. The required number of oxygen molecule for oxidation of unsaturated glyceride is always more than for saturated glyceride. Tartaric acid and oleic acid are fatty acid, thus, these are never be oxidised.


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