Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the respiratory quotient (RQ) is correct?
A
The RQ value of 1 indicates that carbohydrates are completely oxidized during respiration.
B
The RQ is always greater than 1 for all types of substrates used in respiration.
C
The RQ is a measure of the volume of oxygen consumed relative to the volume of carbon dioxide released.
D
The RQ only applies to anaerobic respiration in plants.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A respiratory quotient (RQ) value of 1 indicates that equal volumes of oxygen are consumed and carbon dioxide is released, specifically when carbohydrates are used as substrates during aerobic respiration.
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