Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The respiratory quotient (RQ) for protein substrates in respiration is generally less than 1. | Reason (R): Proteins require more oxygen for their oxidation compared to the carbon dioxide they release.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory quotient depends upon the type of respiratory substrate used during respiration, and proteins generally have an RQ less than 1 because they consume more oxygen than the carbon dioxide they release.
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