Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
During aerobic respiration, if the volume of CO2 evolved is 200 mL and the volume of O2 consumed is 250 mL, what is the respiratory quotient (RQ)?
A
0.8
B
1.0
C
1.2
D
0.5
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. Therefore, RQ = 200 mL CO2 / 250 mL O2 = 0.8.
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