Q. Which of the following respiratory substrates requires the highest number of oxygen molecules for its complete oxidation?
A) Tripalmitin
B) Triolein
C) Tartaric acid
D) Oleic acid
Explanation
Triolein is unsaturated glyceride, whereas tripalmitin is a saturated glyceride. The required number of oxygen molecule for oxidation of unsaturated glyceride is always more than for saturated glyceride.
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