Question
The above equation shows an oxidation reaction of food substances. a) What do you understand by the term respiratory quotient?
b) Determine respiratory quotient of the oxidation of food substances.
c) Identify the food substances.
Answer
(a) RQ ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen used during breakdown of a food substrate.
b)
c) fat/lipid
b)
c) fat/lipid
Related Questions
Related Topics