J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is one in case of

    A)  fatty acids                         

    B)  nucleic acids

    C)  carbohydrates                 

    D)  organic acids

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is the ratio of volume of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] released to volume of \[{{O}_{2}}\] absorbed. RQ varies for substrates. RQ is, one in case of carbohydrates, while for fatty acids, nucleic acids and organic acids RQ is less than one.


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