Compute for the total energetics involved in the complete oxidation of 12 C fatty acid (lauric acid). Compare the computed ATP yield with the complete oxidation of 1 mole of maltose. Support your answer with your ATP calculations.

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Compute for the total energetics involved in the complete oxidation of 12 C fatty acid (lauric acid). Compare the computed ATP yield with the complete oxidation of 1 mole of maltose. Support your answer with your ATP calculations.

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