Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level 5th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118918401
ISBN 13: 978-1-11891-840-1

Chapter 9 - Lipids and Biological Membranes - Exercises - Page 290: 2

Answer

The triacylglycerol which contain stearic acid yields more energy on oxidation than linolenic acid because stearic acid is fully saturated.

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The triacylglycerol which contain stearic acid yields more energy on oxidation than linolenic acid because stearic acid is fully saturated.
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