Q.

What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) when carbohydrates are used as the respiratory substrate and are completely oxidized?

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a

RQ = 0.8

b

RQ = 1

c

RQ = 0.5

d

RQ = 2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

When carbohydrates are used as the respiratory substrate and are completely oxidized the RQ value will be one since the amount of oxygen molecules utilized equals the amount of CO2 released.

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