Problem:
In a study of metabolic responses of the siberian hamster to altered solar radiation, the hamsters were fed a diet of 26.6% protein, 4.8% lipid and 68.6% carbohydrates.
Required:
Question: Calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ) expected if the animal was metabolizing energy sources in direct proportion to their abundance in the diet.
Show your calculations, but you do not need to write out any explanation.