When the evolution of $C O_{2}$ is more than the intake of $O_{2}$ , the respired substrate should be

Fatty acid.

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Organic acid.

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Glucose.

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Polysaccharide.

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Solution

The correct option is B Organic acid.
The respiratory quotient depends upon the type of respiratory substrate used during respiration. When organic acids are metabolised more carbon dioxide is evolved than oxygen consumed. Hence, the value of RQ is more than one.

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