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Mark the correct equation for Respiratory quotient ____
A
RQ = O2 produced/Co2 consumed
B
RQ = Co2 produced/ O2 consumed
C
RQ = H2O produced/ Co2 consumed
D
RQ = H2O produced/ O2 consumed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The RQ formula is RQ = CO2 produced / O2 consumed, where the gases are given in the same units. To calculate the respiratory quotient from a metabolic equation, the number of CO2 molecules is divided by the number of O2 molecules. Generally, the RQ of: carbohydrates is about 1.0.

Detailed explanation-2: -The respiratory quotient, also known as the respiratory ratio (RQ), is defined as the volume of carbon dioxide released over the volume of oxygen absorbed during respiration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Respiratory quotient (R.Q.) is defined as the ratio of volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 taken in during the respiration process. Value of R.Q. depends on the nature of respiratory substrate and to the extent to which this substance is broken down into simpler products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Updated On: 27-06-2022 The ratio of the volume of CO2 produced to the volume of O2 used in a unit time is called respiratory quotient (RQ) . RQ for carbohydrates, fats and proteins is 1, 07 and 0, 85 respectively .

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