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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)` consumed

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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The correct Answer is:
B
(B) Respiratory quotient (R.Q.) is volume of CO2 evolved/Volume of `O_(2)` consumed.
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