Multiple choice What is respiratory quotient? Ratio of the volume of CO2 released to the volume of O2 absorbed Ratio of the volume of O2 released to the volume of CO2 absorbed Ratio of the volume of CO2 absorbed to the volume of O2 released Ratio of the volume of O2 absorbed to the volume of CO2 released Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation R.Q. is the ratio of the volume of CO2 released to the volume of O2 absorbed during respiration.