Different substrates get oxidized during respiration. How does Respiratory Quotient (R.Q.) indicate which type of substrate, i.e.,
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Different substrates get oxidized during respiration. How does Respiratory Quotient (R.Q.) indicate which type of substrate, i.e., carbohydrate, fat or protein is getting oxidized?
R.Q. = A ? B
What do A and B stand for? What type of substrates have R.Q. of 1, < 1 or > 1?
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