Compare the ATP yield from the complete oxidation of glucose, a six-carbon carbohydrate, and hexanoic acid, a six-carbon fatty acid. Hexanoic acid is also called caproic acid and is responsible for the “aroma” of goats. Why are fats better fuels than carbohydrates?

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The complete oxidation of glucose through aerobic respiration yields 3638 ATP molecules per glucose ... View the full answer