A respiratory quotient (RQ)of 0.95 during steady-state exercise is suggestive of a(n)
A)high rate of carbohydrate metabolism.
B)high rate of fat metabolism.
C)equal rate of fat/carbohydrate metabolism.
D)high rate of protein metabolism

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An RQ of 0.95 suggests that the body is utilizing a higher proportion of carbohydrates as fuel during exercise. An RQ of 1.0 would indicate complete carbohydrate metabolism, while an RQ of 0.7 would suggest complete fat metabolism. An RQ of 0.95 is close to complete carbohydrate metabolism, but with some contribution from fat as well.

A Respiratory Quotient (RQ)of 0