The respiratory quotient of tripalmitin is 0.73 and during respiration, it releases 126 CO2 then how much O2 is required for its respiration?
Respiratory Quotient:
It is the ratio of the value of released carbon dioxide to the value of absorbed oxygen.
Given Data:
Applying Formula:
Solving Equation:
Value of absorbed oxygen =
Final Answer: The value of oxygen that is consumed is .