Question

RQ for protein is

• A. 0.5
• B. 0.7-0.9
• C. 1
• D. 1.4

Answer 1

The correct option is B

0.7-0.9

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. The respiratory quotient is the actual ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expelled to the volume of oxygen absorbed during cellular respiration.
2. The respiratory ratio is another name for it and is abbreviated as ‘RQ
3. RQ for protein is 0.7-0.9

Final answer: RQ for protein is 0.7-0.9