NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which compounds are more oxidized?
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lipids
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carbohydrates
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The most reduced form of carbon is CH4, the most oxidized is CO2.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose →→→→ pyruvate →→→→ acetyl-CoA → carbon dioxide Glucose is oxidized during respiration because it gives its electrons to NAD or FAD. Carbon dioxide has more oxygen atoms per carbon, so it is the more oxidized form.
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