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

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