Question

Protein rich pulses have R.Q. will be

• A. One
• B. More than one
• C. Less than one
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Less than one

The respiratory quotient (R.Q) is the ratio of $C{O}_2$ produced to $O_2$ consumed, while food is being metabolized.
RQ = $C{O}_2$ eliminated / $O_2$ consumed
R.Q for proteins is less than 1. Because, amount of $O_2$ consumed is higher than amount of $C{O}_2$ eliminated. So, protein rich pulses have R.Q less than 1. Thus, option C is correct and other options are incorrect.