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Define RQ. What is its value for fats?

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The ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed during respiration is called the respiratory quotient (RQ) or respiratory ratio. The RQ for carbohydrates is 1. The RQ for fat and protein is less than 1.

Respiratory Quotient = volume of CO2 evolved/Volume of O2 consumed

Reaction for respiration of fat:

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