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The respiratory quotient of carbohydrate...

The respiratory quotient of carbohydrate is

A

Unity

B

Grater than unity

C

Less than unit

D

Equal to five

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The correct Answer is:
A
When carbohydrates are used as a substrate and are completely oxidized the R.Q. will be 1 because an equal amount of `CO_2 and O_2` are evolved and consumed.
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