Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If a plant is using a fat as its respiratory substrate, and the respiratory quotient (RQ) is calculated to be 0.7, what does this imply about the volumes of CO2 evolved and O2 consumed?
A
Less CO2 is evolved compared to O2 consumed.
B
Equal volumes of CO2 and O2 are involved.
C
More CO2 is evolved compared to O2 consumed.
D
No CO2 is evolved during the process.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed. An RQ of less than 1, such as 0.7, indicates that less CO2 is evolved compared to the O2 consumed.
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