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Which of the following would yield the most ATP from cell respiration (on a per gram basis)?

A. butter
B. ripe banana
C. macaroni
D. lean beef
E. lettuce



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Final answer:

Beta-Oxidation of fats yields more ATP per carbon compared to glucose, making fats a more efficient energy source for cell respiration.


Explanation:

Beta-Oxidation is the process where fats are oxidized to produce energy. Fats offer more ATP per carbon compared to glucose. For example, saturated fatty acids offer 8.1 ATP per carbon, making them a more efficient energy source for cell respiration.


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