practicals Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation for the complete oxidation of fat?
A
C16H32O2 + 23O2 -> 16CO2 + 16H20 + energy
2
Q
what is the equation for the complete oxidation of glucose?
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H20 + energy
3
Q
what is the equation for respiratory quotient?
A
RQ = rate of CO2 production/rate of consumption of O2
4
Q
what is RQ when fat is completely oxidised?
A
0.7
5
Q
what is RQ when glucose is completely oxidised?
A
1
6
Q
what does electromyography do?
A
records the electrical activity in muscle
