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What is RQ value of respiration​

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The respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio:

  1. RQ = CO2 eliminated / O2 consumed
  1. RQ value corresponds to a caloric value for each liter (L) of CO2 produced.
  1. RQ as measured includes a contribution from the energy produced from protein.

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