Question : Define respiratory quotient (RQ). Give R Q of fat and prote

1.	Question : Define respiratory quotient (RQ). Give R Q of fat and protein.
Answer» Solution :The RATIO of the volue of `CO_2` evolved to the VOLUME of `O_2` CONSUMED in respiration is called the respiratory quotient (RQ)RQ for FAT is less than 1. RQ for ptotein is about 0.19.

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