Define RQ. Write a short note on RQ.

Explanation

The ratio of the volume of `CO_(2)` evolved to the volume of `O_(2)` consumed in respiration is called the Respiratory Quotient
(RQ) or respiratory ratio. RQ `=("Volume of" CO_(2) "evolved")/("Volume of" O_(2)"consumed")`
Respiratory quotient value for fat is less than one.
e.g.: `2(C_(51)H_(98)O_(6))+145O_(2) to 102CO_(2)+98H_(2)O+`energy Tripalmitin
RQ `=(102CO_(2))/(145O_(2))=0.7`