If $C O_{2}$ released is equal to the amount of $O_{2}$ absorbed the respiratory substrate is _____.

Organic acids

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Fats

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Proteins

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Carbohydrates

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbohydrates
$C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2} \to 6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O$ + Energy.

Therefore the RQ of carbohydrate = $\frac{6}{6} = 1$

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