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The following question is offered in anticipation of ourchapters on metabolism: Assuming that the average weight of anadult is 154 lbs, how many molecules arrive each second at amitochondrion of an average active person? Assume that oxygenconsumption is 49 mL per minute per kilogram of body weight, adultshave about 1 × 1012 cells, and there are 800. mitochondria percell. Assume that one pound equals 0.454 kg, and that oxygen gasoccupies 22.4 L per mol. Report your answer to the nearestones.

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As average weight of an adult is 154 lbs or 154x0454 699 kg oxygen consumption on average 49 mLminkg for an adult oxygen consumption per second comes out to be 49x699x60    See Answer
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