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Why do lipid produce more ATP than glucose even though they have same number of carbon?
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∙ 12y ago
Lipids don't have the same number of carbon atoms as glucose -- glucose has six while a lipid triglyceride can have a number exceeding 60 carbons. The reason it makes more ATP than glucose is because there are more chemical bonds to be broken as they are relatively large molecules.
Energy is stored in covalent bonds when they are formed, and is released when they are broken. The release of energy can be used to bind a phosphate (Pi) to a molecule of ADP (adenosine diphosphate, with two phosphate groups), creating ATP (adenosine triphosphate, with three phosphates). The greater number of bonds in the molecule, the greater amount of energy released, so more ATP can be synthesized.
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Which element has atomic number 6?
There is no element with that atomic mass according to the periodic table, though the isotopes He-6, Be-6, and Li-6 are possible, but extremely rare.
Is carbon ideally suited for ionic bonds?
no. carbon generally forms covalent bond. but carbon does form ionic bond with metal ions as in carbides, carbonates, bicarbonates (though the number of covalent compounds of carbon are more)
What monosaccharide is found in fruit?
fructoseThe monosaccharide responsible for sweet taste in fruit is fructose also known as levulose or fruit sugar.
What is the equivalent weight of glucose?
Equivalent weight = molecular weight / # or positive or negative charges resulting from dissolution = 44/2 = 22
What is the difference between carbon 4 oxide and carbon dioxide?
There is none, though carbon dioxide is the preferred term
Is carbon dioxide water and glucose are all elements?
No, water and glucose are solutions. Carbon dioxide is an element though.
What chemical does Glucose produce?
Technically glucose is a chemical itself - a molecule with a definite structure.
Does algae produce carbon dioxide?
Algae are plants and produce oxygen from carbon dioxide when exposed to sunlight by photosynthesis. At night they produce carbon dioxide though cellular respiration.
What inorganic molecules make up glucose?
Inorganic molecules are usually defined as any molecule that doesn't contain the element carbon. There are some exceptions, such as carbon dioxide, which is usually defined as inorganic, even though it contains carbon and is a product of some biological reactions.
Why is sunlight important to survival though photosynthesis?
because without sunlight plants wont be able to produce glucose, which is their food.
Does the sun breathe?
No. As far as I know the sun doesn't breath. It might produce carbon dioxide though.
Which element has atomic number 6?
There is no element with that atomic mass according to the periodic table, though the isotopes He-6, Be-6, and Li-6 are possible, but extremely rare.
What is the reactant and product in cellular respiration?
In the equation for cellular respiration the reactants, which go into the equation, are glucose and oxygen. The products, that come out of the equation, are carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP.
How come plants produce oxygen even though they need oxygen for respiration?
Plant use carbon-dioxide for respiration. They absorb the carbon molecules and release the oxygen molecules into the air.
What are the word equations for storing carbon dioxide?
There are a number of equations that could answer this question. Here are some: glucose + oxygen => carbon dioxide + water hydrocarbon + oxygen => carbon dioxide + water Note: Hydrocarbons are (in general) petroleum vehicle fuels (though a number of other products are hydrocarbons). As the question was categorized in global warming, and because hydrocarbon burning is a major contributor to greenhouse gases, that equation may be the "best" one to answer this question.
How are aerobic respiration and photosynthesis are related?
They can be thought of as the 'reverse' of each other (though their repective biochemical pathways are in no ways similar) and are the two halves of the carbon cycle. Respiration: Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + Water Photosynthesis: Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose +Oxygen
Where a substance produced by digestion which is an energy resource for the cells?
Glucose is the substance. Don't know where its produced though =[
