Rubner, Max


Rubner, Max

(roob′nĕr) Ger. physiologist, 1854–1932.

Rubner laws

1. Law of constant energy consumption: rapidity of growth is proportional to the intensity of the metabolic process.2. Law of constant growth quotient: the same proportional part, or growth quotient, of total energy is used for calculation of growth.

Rubner test

1. A test for the presence of lactose or glucose in urine.2. A test for the presence of carbon monoxide in blood.

Rubner,

Max, German hygienist and biochemist, 1854-1932. Rubner laws of growth - the rate of growth is proportional to the intensity of the metabolic processes.Rubner test - for lactose or glucose in the urine.