RESPIRATORY QUOTIENT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Respiratory Quotient.
Respiratory Quotient - as a noun
The ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expired to the volume of oxygen consumed by an organism or cell in a given period of time
Example Sentences
"The respiratory quotient is a measure of the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during metabolism."
"A high respiratory quotient indicates that carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for metabolism."
"The respiratory quotient can vary depending on the type of food ingested."
"Researchers use the respiratory quotient to study the metabolic effects of different diets."
"A low respiratory quotient may suggest that fat is being utilized as the main energy source."
