1. Calculate the number of ATPs generated by the complete metabolic oxidation of triarachidin (triarachidoylglycerol). Hydrolysis of the triacylglycerol occurs at the cell surface. Consider the energy yield from catabolism of glycerol, as well as from the fatty acids.
2. Calculate the ATP yield per carbon atom oxidized for triarachidin.
3. Calculate the ATP yield per carbon atom oxidized for glucose. Note: 32 ATPs are formed per 6 carbons oxidized.
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Lipolysis. To obtain energy from fat, triglycerides must first be broken down by hydrolysis into their two principal components, fatty acids and glycerol. ... Therefore, when glucose levels are low, triglycerides can be converted into acetyl CoA molecules and used to generate ATP through aerobic respiration.
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