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Higher respiratory quotient is in which among the following?

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During the oxidation of fats, the amount of `CO_(2)` evolved is less than the amount of `O_(2)` consumed so respiratory quotient value is less than one. Where asin oxidation of carbohydrates, the amount of `CO_(2)` evolved is equal to the amount of `O_(2)` consumed. So the respiratory quotient value is one.
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