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The respiratory quotient of tripalmitin is 0.73 and during respiration, it releases 126 CO2 then how much O2 is required for its respiration?


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Respiratory Quotient:

It is the ratio of the value of released carbon dioxide to the value of absorbed oxygen.

Given Data:

  1. The respiratory quotient of tripalmitin is 0.73
  2. The value of CO2 released is 126.

Applying Formula:

RespiratoryQuotient=valueofreleasedCO2valueofabsorbedO2

Solving Equation:

0.73=126valueofabsorbedO2

Value of absorbed oxygen =172.60

Final Answer: The value of oxygen that is consumed is 172.60.


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