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Which of the following values will depict correct respiratory quotient when tripalmitin (a fatty acid) is used as a respiratory substrate?

a
1
b
0.7
c
0.9
d
1.1

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The respiratory quotient of tripalmitin is 0.7Respiratory quotient is equal to the amount of CO2 evolved to the amount of O2 consumed.

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