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Respiratory quotient (RQ) for fatty acid is

A

`gt 1`

B

`lt 1`

C

1

D

0

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The correct Answer is:
B
Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
`=("volume of " CO_(2) " formed")/("Volume of " O_(2) " utilised")`
In fats, large amount of `O_(2)` is used to combine with `H_(2)` , so output of `CO_(2)` is less and RQ is only 0.70 , i.e., less than unity.
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