If fatty acids were to enter the respiratory pathway, they must be converted to a molecule with:

1. Two carbons 2. Three carbons
3. Five carbons 4. Six carbons
Subtopic:  Aerobic Respiration | Respiratory Quotient | ETS:2 | ETS:1 | ETS |
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The correct descending order of the RQ value, when carbohydrates, proteins and fats are used as respiratory substrate would be:
1. Protein ˃ Fats ˃ Carbohydrates
2. Protein ˃ Carbohydrates ˃ Fats
3. Carbohydrates ˃ Protein ˃ Fats
4. Fats ˃ Carbohydrates ˃ Protein

Subtopic:  Respiratory Quotient |
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The following equation shows the complete oxidation of tripalmitin [a fatty acid] during cellular respiration. Calculate the RQ:
  \(2(C_{51}H_{98}O_6)+145O_2\longrightarrow \\102CO_2+98H_2O+\text{energy}\)
1. 0.7 2. 0.9
3. 1.0 4. 4.0
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When proteins are respiratory substrates, the respiratory quotient is about:
1. 0.7 2. 0.9
3. 1.0 4. 4.0
Subtopic:  Respiratory Quotient |
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