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When tripalmitin is used as a substrate in respiration, the RQ is

a)

>1

b)

1.0

c)

0.9

d)

0.7



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When tripalmitin is used as a substrate in respiration, the RQ is

a)

>1

b)

1.0

c)

0.9

d)

0.7

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

For fatty substances, RQ is generally less than one.

2  + 145      102C  + 98 O

RQ =      =    = 0.7 (less than unity)

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