Question

respiratory quotient for organic acid is:​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the organic acids breakdown into respiratory substrates under aerobic conditions, the R.Q. is slightly more than unity. Ex: oxalic acid, malic acid, succinic acid.

So the correct option is '>1.'

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Value of R.Q. is less than unity (0.5-0.9). Some other organic acids and their R.Q. are – Succinic acid (1.14), Taurtric acid (1.6) and Acetic acid (1).