Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If a plant uses a fatty acid as its respiratory substrate and releases 132 volumes of CO2 while consuming 110 volumes of O2, what is the respiratory quotient (RQ) for this process?
A
1.20
B
0.83
C
1.00
D
0.92
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated as the ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed. Here, RQ = 132/110 = 1.20.
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