Question

What does the value of respiratory quotient indicate?

Answer 1

Answer:

Respiratory quotient

Explanation:

The respiratory quotient value indicates which macronutrients are being metabolized as different energy pathways are used for fats, carbohydrates and proteins. If metabolism consists solely of lipids, the respiratory quotient is 0.7, for proteins is 0.8, and for carbohydrates it is 0.1.