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Respiratory quotient (R.Q.) is

A

Volume of `O_(2)` evolved//Volume of `CO_(2)` consumed

B

Volume of `CO_(2)` evolved//Volume of `O_(2)`

C

Volume of `O_(2)` consumed//Volume of `CO_(2)` evolved

D

Volume of `CO_(2)` consumed//Volume of `O_(2)` evolved

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B
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