How does the oxidation of one glucose molecule compare to the oxidation of palmitic acid (palmitate)?

Answer 1

Both generate ATP.

About 34 ATP are produced by oxidizing one glucose molecule, while 129 ATP are produced by oxidizing palmitic acid (palmitate) (https://tutor.hix.ai).

The respiratory quotient (RQ) of glucose is #(6 "CO"_2)/(6"O"_2")=1#. The RQ of palmitic acid is #(16"CO"_2)/(23"O"_2")=0.70#

A lower RQ indicates greater oxygen consumption compared to carbon dioxide production, which increases the amount of ATP that can be generated.

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Answer 2

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The oxidation of one glucose molecule produces a net of 36 ATP molecules, while the oxidation of one palmitic acid molecule produces a net of 129 ATP molecules.

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