Question

Assertion (A): RQ value of fats and proteins is less than one

Reason (R): Fats and proteins consume more oxygen than carbohydrates do, during their oxidation

• A. Both A & B are true and R explain A
• B. Both A & B are true and R does not explain A
• C. A is true and B is false
• D. Both A & B are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A & B are true and R explain A

Fats and proteins require more oxygen than carbohydrates for their complete oxidation. Carbohydrates have an RQ value of 1, thus fats and proteins have an RQ value of less than one.