A cell produces how many ATP molecules from the breakdown of one 18-carbon fatty acid molecule?

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EThe breakdown of one 18-carbon fatty acid molecule through beta-oxidation and subsequent entry into the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain yields approximately 120 ATP molecules. Additionally, considering the number of acetyl-CoA units produced and their complete oxidation, a total of around 60 ATP molecules can also be considered correct due to variations in calculations and assumptions in different biochemistry texts.

A Cell Produces How Many ATP Molecules from the Breakdown