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Substance whose RQ is less than one is

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Carbohydrate
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Protein
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Organic acid
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Protein
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated from the ratio: RQ = CO2 eliminated / O2 consumed. When protein is used as respiratory substrate, their hydrolysis product require more oxygen for complete oxidation. Due to this, the RQ falls to less than unity.

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