Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What does the respiratory quotient (RQ) represent in the context of plant respiration?
A
The volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed
B
The total energy released during respiration
C
The amount of glucose oxidized during respiration
D
The efficiency of ATP synthesis in mitochondria
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is defined as the ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed during respiration, specifically in the context of aerobic respiration.
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