Respiratory Quotent Flashcards by Seb Muk | Brainscape

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Equation

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What actually does the RQ mean?

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Ratio of carbon dioxide molecules produced to oxygen molecules used up in respiration

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RQ Values for Carbs, Lipids and Proteins

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How to calculate RQ Value

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Why can’t RQ be calculated in anaerobic respiration?

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No O2 is used
No CO2 is produced (in mammals, not in yeast)

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