The respiratory quotient of the reaction given below is $2 (C_{51} H_{98} O_{6}) + 145 O_{2} \to 102 C O_{2} + 90 H_{2} O + e n e r g y$

0.703

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0.725

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0.960

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1.422

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Solution

The correct option is C $0.703$
Respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of carbon dioxide eliminated to oxygen consumed. It is used to calculate the basic metabolic rate (BMR). In the given reaction, RQ = 102 / 145 = 0.703.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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