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Many cells oxidize fatty acids to produce ATP. If no ATP were produced, the ΔG°' of this process would be a.impossible to determine b.a larger positive number c.a larger negative number d.unchanged

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter4: How Cells Obtain Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13RQ: Beta oxidation is ______. a. the breakdown of sugars b. the assembly of sugars c. the breakdown of...

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