How many ATP can be produced by the complete oxidation of palmitoleic acid, a 16-carbon monounsaturated fatty acid, considering that the fatty acid must first be activated?

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Palmitoleic acid undergoes beta-oxidation to produce 7 FADH2, 7 NADH, and 8 acetyl-CoA. The acetyl-CoA enters the citric acid cycle, producing 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, and 1 GTP per cycle. Total ATP from NADH, FADH2, and GTP is calculated, subtracting 2 ATP for activation, resulting in 104.5 ATP.

How Many ATP Can Be Produced by the Complete Oxidation