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Phenotype Assay
respiratory exchange ratio, maximum (RQ-Max)
arbitrary units (AU)

Name respiratory exchange ratio, maximum
Abbreviation RQ-Max
Is Categorical? False
Tissue(s) No Tissues Selected
Group(s) energy balance & excercise, energy expenditure
Description Maximum (peak) RQ observed; RQ =(VCO2/VO2); reflects relative macronutrient
combustion. An RER of 1.0 reflects pure carbohydrate oxidation, 0.7 pure fat
oxidation. in the course of active de novo lipogenesis, an RER value >1.0 can be
observed.
Protocol Not Specified

Experiments


Associated MP Terms
  • MP:0004129 - abnormal respiratory quotient
  • MP:0010378 - increased respiratory quotient
  • MP:0010379 - decreased respiratory quotient

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