In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same. 2(C51 H98 O6)+145O2 arrow 102CO2+98H2O+energy

Question

In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same. 2(C51 H98 O6)+145O2 arrow 102CO2+98H2O+energy (A) Palmitin, R.Q. = 0.9 (B) Tripalmitin, R.Q. = 0.7 (C) Palmitin, R.Q. = 1 (D) ​Tripalmitin, R.Q. = 0.2

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When fats are used in respiration, the RQ is less than 1. Calculations for fatty acid, tripalmitin, if used as a substrate is shown: <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/b-rc701ixxxxxh.png" /> Thus, R.Q. = 0.7

Q. In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same.

$2 (C_{51} H_{98} O_{6}) + 145 O_{2} \to 102 C O_{2} + 98 H_{2} O + e n er g y$

Palmitin, R.Q. = 0.9

Tripalmitin, R.Q. = 0.7

Palmitin, R.Q. = 1

Tripalmitin, R.Q. = 0.2

When fats are used in respiration, the RQ is less than 1. Calculations for fatty acid, tripalmitin, if used as a substrate is shown:

Thus, R.Q. = 0.7

Q. In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same. 2(C51​H98​O6​)+145O2​→102CO2​+98H2​O+energy