Asked by Grayson Woodmansee on Jun 17, 2024
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Saturated fatty acids store more energy than unsaturated fatty acids. Based on your knowledge of aerobic respiration, you draw this conclusion because saturated fatty acids
A) lack phosphate.
B) are deaminated.
C) contain more ATP.
D) are more highly reduced.
E) contain more ester linkages.
Saturated Fatty Acids
Fat molecules that have no double bonds between carbon atoms because they are saturated with hydrogen atoms, typically found in animal fats and are solid at room temperature.
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
These are types of fatty acids that contain at least one double bond in the hydrocarbon chain which can lead to health benefits when consumed in moderation.
Aerobic Respiration
A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen where glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.
- Acquire knowledge about the role of redox reactions in the process of cellular respiration, specifically regarding their involvement in the electron transport chain and ATP production.
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Velekia DavisJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Saturated fatty acids are more highly reduced compared to unsaturated fatty acids, meaning they have more hydrogen atoms per carbon atom. This results in a higher potential energy content, as each bond broken during aerobic respiration releases energy. Unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds, which means they have fewer hydrogen atoms for each carbon atom, thus storing less energy.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the role of redox reactions in the process of cellular respiration, specifically regarding their involvement in the electron transport chain and ATP production.