When proteins and fats are used in respiration, the RQ value is less than one as they

Oxidized under anaerobic conditions

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Contain less oxygen

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Require relatively lesser amount of $O_{2}$ for oxidation

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Are favoured substrates for cellular respiration

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Solution

The correct option is B
Contain less oxygen

Carbohydrates are favoured substrates for respiration

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Assertion (A): RQ value of fats and proteins is less than one

Reason (R): Fats and proteins consume more oxygen than carbohydrates do, during their oxidation

Assertion (A): RQ value of fats and proteins is less than one

Reason (R): Fats and proteins consume more oxygen than carbohydrates do, during their oxidation

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