Through the oxidation process, fatty acids produce approximately _______ energy per gram compared to carbohydrates.
A) the same
B) 50% more
C) 2.5 times more
D) 5 times more

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Fatty acids produce approximately 2.5 times more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates because they have more carbon-hydrogen bonds that can be broken down during the oxidation process to release energy.

Through the Oxidation Process, Fatty Acids Produce Approximately _______ Energy