Q. Refer the given equation $2\left( C_{51}H_{98}O_{6} \right) + 145\ O_{2} \rightarrow 102\ CO_{2} + 98\ H_{2}O +$ Energy The respiratory quotient in this case is
A) 1
B) 0.7
C) 1.45
D) 1.62
Explanation
The given compound $(C_{51}H_{98}O_{6})$ is tripalmitin (2 molecules) used as a substrate. This substrate is used in respiration the respiratory quotient is less than 1. The given below derivation explained much clear way Respiratory quotient $= \frac{Evolved\ CO_{2}}{Consumed\ O_{2}} = \frac{102\ CO_{2}}{145\ O_{2}} = 0.7$
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