Question

Respiratory quotient of Glucose (carbohydrates) is
A. 1
B. 0.5
C. 2
D. 0.02

Answer 1

Hint: Respiratory quotient is definitely the ratio of carbon dioxide produced by the body to oxygen consumed by the body during the process of respiration. Respiration is the process of breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins to release energy in the form of ATP which is essential for the daily functioning of the body

Complete answer:
1.Glucose is one of the most efficient energy giving food which is a rich source of carbohydrates and energy
2.The basal metabolic rate of the body can be calculated by it.
3.It also measures the oxygen uptake, and calorimetry witnesses the help of the instrument known as a respirometer.
4.It tells us which micronutrients are being metabolized by different energy giving pathways.
5.Respiration quotient = carbon dioxide eliminated/ oxygen consumed

Hence the correct answer is OPTION(A)

Note:
1.Respiration quotient for fats is 0.7
2.Respiratory quotient for protein is 0.8
3.The respiratory quotient is less than one in case of aerobic respiration in which the amount of oxygen consumed is more than the amount of carbon dioxide eliminated.