Metabolism of one palmitic acid yields ATP

A. 36 ATP

B. 56 ATP

C. 136 ATP

D. 48 ATP

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Metabolism of one palmitic acid yields 136 ATP.
Palmitic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. Palmitic acid is found naturally in palm oil and palm kernel oil, as well as in butter, cheese, milk and meat.
Palmitic acid is the first fatty acid produced during fatty acid synthesis and is the precursor to longer fatty acids. Complete oxidation of palmitic acid leads to the production of 136 ATPs.