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1) Consider the oxidation of Stearic acid (18 carbon fatty acid, fully saturated) to CO2, NADH...

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1) Consider the oxidation of Stearic acid (18 carbon fatty acid,fully saturated) to CO2, NADH and FADH2

a) How many moles of electrons are removed from a molecule ofstearic acid during the oxidation process?

b) How many moles of electrons are removed during the oxidationof a mole of glucose?

c) How many moles of electrons are removed during the oxidationof 100 g of stearic acid?

d) How many moles of electrons are removed during the oxidationof 100 g or glucose?

e) Write a balanced equation for the oxidation of stearic acid(C18H36O2) to CO2, NADH and FADH2

Please show work for a-e thank you.

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Ans a 1 NAD accepts 2 electron whereas 1 FADaccepts 1 electron during their reductionSoMoles of e released per molstearic acid uponcomplete oxidation 2e NADH x moles of NADHformed 1e FAD x Molesof FADH2 formed 2e    See Answer
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