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The RQ of tripalmitin used as a respiratory substrate is about what?
A1.0
B1.5
C0.7
D0.9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 0.7
Tripalmitin gives 102 CO2 for 145 O2, a ratio of about 0.7, because fats are oxygen poor.
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