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R.Q. of fatty substances is generally

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Less than one
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Greater than one
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Zero
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The correct option is B Less than one
Generally, fatty substances have R.Q. value less than one. It is because they have more oxygen consumed than CO2 eliminated. For example, triolein produces 57 CO2 molecules and takes 80 O2 molecules in its oxidation.

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