FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FERMENTATION
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Question
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Which macromolecule immediately provides the energy need to charge ATP?
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Nucleic Acid
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Protein
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Lipid
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Carbohydrate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What molecule provides the most ATP? Lipids form the most ATP, 9 calories per mg. Why are proteins less likely to be used? Proteins form the same amount of ATP as Carbohydrates, but they are not used because the proteins are needed more then they are needed for energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose, fatty acids and amino acids can all be used to make energy in the form of ATP.
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