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When carbohydrates are used as the respiratory substrate, the RQ value is 1.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants Respiratory Quotient and Factors Affecting Respiration
The RQ for fats is less than 1 because more oxygen is consumed compared to the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants Respiratory Quotient and Factors Affecting Respiration
The RQ for fats is less than 1 because fats require more oxygen for oxidation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants Respiratory Quotient and Factors Affecting Respiration
