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Distinguish between respiratory quotient and oxygen debt

What is the difference between respiratory quotient and oxygen debt?

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Respiratory quotient is a relationship between oxygen consumed and carbon (IV) oxide produced; while oxygen debt is the amount of oxygen debt is the amount of oxygen required to breakdown lactic acid produced by anaerobic respiration;

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johnmulu answered the question on January 14, 2017 at 09:13

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