The ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed is known as: (A) Basal metabolic rate, (B) Respiratory quotient, (C) Specific dynamic action, (D) Paial pressure of carbon dioxide
Answer is B. Respiratoryquotient (RQ) is the ratio of carbon dioxide produced/oxygen consumed RQ Glucose 1.00 Protein 0.81 Fat 0.71 Alcohol 0.66 Ref : Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 503