If $RQ$ is less than $1.0$ in a respiratory metabolism,it would mean that

  • A
    Carbohydrates are used as respiratory substrate
  • B
    Organic acids are used as respiratory substrate
  • C
    The oxidation of the respiratory substrate consumed more oxygen than the amount of $CO_2$ released
  • D
    The oxidation of the respiratory substrate consumed less oxygen than the amount of $CO_2$ released

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