Multiple choice

The respiratory quotient is a dimensionless number used to calculate the basal metabolic rate. Which of the following substances has the highest value of RQ?

  1. Oxalic acid

  2. Tartaric acid

  3. Malic acid

  4. Tripalmitin

  5. Oleic acid

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is emitted by the decaying corpses of a number of insects, including bees and Pogonomyrmex ants. Its RQ value is 0.71.