The ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed is known as
Basal metabolic rate
Respiratory quotient
Specific dynamic action
Paial pressure of carbon dioxide
Respiratoryquotient (RQ) is the ratio of carbon dioxide produced/oxygen consumed RQ Glucose 1.00 Protein 0.81 Fat 0.71 Alcohol 0.66 Ref : Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 503
Metabolism of protein and amino acid