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Different substrates get oxidised during respiration. How does Respiratory Quotient (RQ) indicate which type of substrate, i.e., carbohydrate, fat or protein is getting oxidised?
`R.Q.=(A)/(B)`
What do A and B stand for?
What tpye of substrates have R.Q.of `1,lt1orgt1?`

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Respiratory Quotient (RQ)**: - The Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is a measure that indicates the type of substrate being oxidized during respiration. It is defined as the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced to the volume of oxygen (O₂) consumed. 2. **Defining A and B**: - In the formula RQ = A/B: - **A** stands for the volume of carbon dioxide evolved (produced) during respiration. ...
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