Quick Formula: Calculating ATP Yield From Beta Oxidation of Even Numbered Saturated Fatty Acids

Have you ever wondered if there was a quick and simple way to calculate the number of ATP from the beta oxidation of saturated fatty acids? One that was so simple it would take seconds rather than minutes? One that could be used in multiple choice questions, and to check your answers to short and long answer questions? Well you have come to the right place! Here I will present not one, but two such formulae that do just that! Examples are given on how to use these formulae using different fatty acids to help with your understanding.

[asraabdulahi]

Oh my gosh this is amazing. Such a clear and easy to understand video. I feel like I just discovered the biggest trick! Thank you so much.

[sasmitapradhan]

That was really amazing and useful
But what is the short trick for calculating ATP for odd number of fatty acid

Please do reply 🥺

[ShreyStrings]

God bless you. This made it so simple!

[kawaiikofte]

Thanks for the formula, don’t forget -1, 5 for every double bonds

[ibtihajmujahid]

It was super amazing
But can there be a way for odd carbon numbered fatty acids too

[salmaelhaj]

In status of odd number what can i do???

[kdramapot]

Pls what is the relationship between complete metabolism of one molecule of glucose an beta oxidation of palmitic acid, in terms of ATP production

[quratulainhayder]

Please make video on Protein Metabolism and it's energy budget

[akinyiotieno]

where did number 7 come from? Is it a standard number?

[ibtihajmujahid]

Is there any trick for unsaturated fatty acids

[VofBtsbyBK]

Ohh God bless you soo thankfull to you....
Thanks a tonn.... Best u are

[mahamumtaz]

There are 145 molecules of water produced during the Palmitic acid complete oxidation. How?? Kindly, reply.

[drramannog]

Sir Can You Please Tell me
When we to use 1 formula or 2nd formula?

[mubashratahir]

thats amazing.whats about odd no. of carbon?tell please

[adrianmunozbucio]

Really nice, thanks. In the formula 7 is for 7 cycles of (I imagine), but why is the minus 6?

[pinki-xpbd]

First formula-odd number of carbons, second formula-even number of I wright or wrong???

[PerryScanlon]

Maybe textbooks shouldn't lie to simplify.