What is the RQ when proteins are used as substrate in respiration?

What is the RQ when proteins are used as substrate in respiration?
  1. 0.9
  2. Less than 1
  3. 1
  4. More than 1

Solution

When proteins are used as respiratory substrates, the RQ would be about 0.9.

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