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If volume of `CO_(2)` liberated during respiration is more than the volume of `O_(2)` used, then the respiratory substrate will beA. carbohydrateB. fatC. proteinD. organic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - d
RQ slightly more than unity is found when organic acids are broken down as respiratiory substrates under aerobic conditions, e.g., for breakdown of oxalic acid,
`RQ = (4CO_(2))/(O_(2)) = 4.0`


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