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Respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated by the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed.
Respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated by the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed.
True
An RQ of 1 indicates that carbohydrates are the primary fuel source being used for metabolism.
An RQ of 1 indicates that carbohydrates are the primary fuel source being used for metabolism.
True
A respiratory quotient (RQ) of 0.8 indicates that the individual is primarily metabolizing a mix of fat and carbohydrates.
A respiratory quotient (RQ) of 0.8 indicates that the individual is primarily metabolizing a mix of fat and carbohydrates.
False
