Question

Why RQ less than 1 when fats are used in respiration and why is infinite in case of anaerobic respiration?

Answer 1

Explanation:

As R.Q. of fats is less than 1, so they (fats) require relatively greater amount of O2 for oxidation. As R.Q. is 4 (more than 1), therefore, relatively less amount of oxygen is required for oxidation. ❖ In anaerobic respiration, as CO2 is evolved but no O2 is used, the R.Q. is infinity. 11.

Answer 2

Answer:

RQ = CO2

Hence in fats CO2 is less consumed and O2 is much consumed and in case of anaerobic condition O2 is consumed = 0

Hence its RQ is infinite