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Question

Why is glucose often preferred over fatty acids as an energy source despite the higher ATP yield from fatty acid oxidation?

Accepted Answer

Glucose provides more energy per unit of molecular weight compared to fatty acids.

Answer

Fatty acid oxidation produces more toxic byproducts than glucose oxidation.

Answer

Fatty acids are less abundant in the body compared to glucose.

Answer

Glucose oxidation is more efficient in terms of ATP yield per carbon atom.