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R.Q is more than one in case of

A

Fat

B

Glucose

C

Organic acid

D

Protein.

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To determine when the respiratory quotient (RQ) is more than one, we need to understand what RQ represents and how it varies with different substrates. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding RQ**: - RQ, or respiratory quotient, is defined as the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced to the volume of oxygen (O2) consumed during respiration. - The formula for RQ is: \[ RQ = \frac{\text{Volume of CO2 evolved}}{\text{Volume of O2 consumed}} \] 2. **Identifying Substrates**: - Different substrates (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and organic acids) yield different RQ values when metabolized. - Common RQ values for these substrates are: - Carbohydrates: RQ = 1.0 - Fats: RQ = 0.7 - Proteins: RQ = 0.8 - Organic Acids: RQ > 1.0 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - Given the options: fats, glucose, organic acid, and protein, we need to identify which one has an RQ greater than 1. - From the RQ values: - Fats have an RQ of 0.7 (less than 1). - Glucose (a carbohydrate) has an RQ of 1.0 (equal to 1). - Proteins have an RQ of 0.8 (less than 1). - Organic acids have an RQ greater than 1. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only substrate from the options provided that has an RQ greater than 1 is **organic acids**. ### Final Answer: RQ is more than one in the case of **organic acids**. ---
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