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The relative proportion between the volume of CO $_{2}$ released and O $_{2}$ absorbed in respiration is termed as

Respiratory exchange

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Respiratory quotient

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Respiratory phase

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Respiratory quotient
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of $C O_{2}$ produced to $O_{2}$ consumed while food is being metabolized or respiration.
RQ = $C O_{2}$ eliminated / $O_{2}$ consumed.
It is used in calculations of basal metabolic rate (BMR).

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