Question
The equation below represents oxidation of a certain food substance.
(a) Calculate the respiratory quotient of the substance being oxidized.
(b) Name the likely food substance being oxidized.
(c) State one reason why respiratory quotient values are important to work out.
(a) Calculate the respiratory quotient of the substance being oxidized.
(b) Name the likely food substance being oxidized.
(c) State one reason why respiratory quotient values are important to work out.
Answer
a)
b) lipids
c)
- Provides information on the type of substrate oxidised
- Gives information on the type of respiration/metabolism taking place
b) lipids
c)
- Provides information on the type of substrate oxidised
- Gives information on the type of respiration/metabolism taking place
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