Question

Discuss respiratory quotient (R.Q.).

Answer 1

Respiratory quotient (RQ): It is the ratio of CO₂ output to O₂ uptake. It is denoted by R.
R = Rate of CO₂ output/Rate of O₂ uptake
RQ for carbohydrate = 1.00
RQ for fat = 0.70
RQ for protein = 0.85