The respiratory coefficient for the reaction aCHmOn + bO2

Home » Bioenergetics and Metabolism » Bioenergetics and Metabolism Miscellaneous » Question

The respiratory coefficient for the reaction
aCH_mO_n + bO₂ + cNH₃ ? dCH_aO_ßN_?+ eH₂O + ƒCO₂ is defined as

1. ƒ/a
2. e/b
3. b/ƒ
4. ƒ/b

Correct Option: D

The respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated from the ratio RQ = CO₂ eliminated / O₂ consumed where the term "eliminated" refers to carbon dioxide (CO₂) removed ("eliminated") from the body. So, RQ for the equation is ƒ/b