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Define Rq What Is Rq Value for Fats

Answer: Rq refers to the respiratory quotient. 

  • Respiratory quotient is the amount of carbon dioxide released and the amount of oxygen absorbed during respiration. Respiratory quotients are also known as respiratory ratios
  • The fat respiratory quotient or RQ value is about 0.7 
  • RQ = volume of carbon dioxide produced / volume of oxygen consumed per unit time