Question
Calculate the Respiratory quotient. The values of O2 = 250 ml. CO2 = 200 ml.
| A. | 1.5 |
| B. |
0.8 |
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1 |
| D. |
2 |
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Correct Answer � B Explanation |
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Ans. B. 0.8
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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).
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CO2 released = 200 ml.
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Oxygen consumed = 250 ml
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CO2 released / Oxygen consumed= 0.8