What fraction of the energy produced by the complete metabolism of stearic acid is associated with β-oxidation of the acid?

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During the complete metabolism of stearic acid, β-oxidation is the initial step that breaks down the fatty acid into acetyl-CoA units. However, the majority of ATP is generated during the subsequent steps in the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Therefore, only a portion of the total energy, approximately 25%, is produced during β-oxidation.

What Fraction of the Energy Produced by the Complete Metabolism