Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
A diagram illustrates the respiratory pathway, showing the complete oxidation of carbohydrates. Which part of the diagram would indicate the respiratory quotient (RQ) being equal to 1?
A
The section where CO2 is evolved and O2 is consumed in equal volumes
B
The part where only CO2 is evolved without O2 consumption
C
The area showing O2 consumption with no CO2 evolution
D
The section depicting excess CO2 evolution over O2 consumption
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is 1 when carbohydrates are completely oxidized, as equal amounts of CO2 and O2 are evolved and consumed, respectively.
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