MCQ – 89308

Calculate the Respiratory quotient. The values of O2 = 250 ml. CO2 = 200 ml.

Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans. B. 0.8

• The respiratory quotient (RQ) measures the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide (Vc) produced by an organism to the volume of oxygen consumed (Vo). 

• CO2 released = 200 ml.

• Oxygen consumed = 250 ml 

• CO2 released / Oxygen consumed= 0.8