Question

3. (a) Define the term Respiratory Quotient (RQ).
(b) What does it indicate if RQ in humans is :
i) near 0.7
ii) near 0.1
iii) between 0.7-1.0​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)...The respiratory quotient, is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate when estimated from carbon dioxide production. It is calculated from the ratio of carbon dioxide produced by the body to oxygen consumed by the body.

b)