Respiratory quotient for tripalmitin is

Question

Respiratory quotient for tripalmitin is (A) 0.9 (B) 0.7 (C) 1.0 (D) 1.4

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When the respiratory substrate is fat (Tripalmitin), the RQ is about 0.7. When the respiratory substrate is a carbohydrate, the RQ is 1. When the respiratory substrate is an organic acid, the RQ is above 1.

Q. Respiratory quotient for tripalmitin is

0.9

0.7

1.0

1.4

When the respiratory substrate is fat (Tripalmitin), the RQ is about 0.7. When the respiratory substrate is a carbohydrate, the RQ is 1. When the respiratory substrate is an organic acid, the RQ is above 1.