The biomass formula for a yeast is CH1.66 00.269 N0.194. The formula accounts for 92% of dry mass; the other 8% is inorganic material (ash). When grown on C6H14, the yield on biomass is 1.4 gcell/gsubstrate. What is the respiratory quotient (mole CO2 produce/mole O2 consumed)?

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Can someone explain the biomass formula? What are the units? Is that a ratio?

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