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What is the RQ when carbohydrates are completely oxidised?
A0.7
B1.0
C0.9
DInfinity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1.0
Glucose oxidation uses 6 O2 and releases 6 CO2, so equal volumes give a ratio of 1.
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