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The respiratory quotient of fats is:

a
Always less than 0.7
b
Always 1
c
More than 1
d
Less than 1

detailed solution

Correct option is D

When fats are used in respiration, the RQ is less than 1. RQ of fatty acid, tripalmitin is 0.7. When carbohydrates are used as substrate and are completely oxidised, the RQ will be 1.

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