3 Questions
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.
True
A respiratory quotient (RQ) of 0.8 indicates that the individual is primarily metabolizing a mix of fat and carbohydrates.
False
Test your knowledge of respiratory quotient (RQ) with this quiz. Learn about the concept of RQ and its calculation based on the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during respiration.
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