Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the respiratory quotient (RQ)?
A
The ratio of CO2 evolved to O2 consumed during respiration.
B
The amount of ATP produced during glycolysis.
C
The total energy released during photosynthesis.
D
The volume of oxygen absorbed during photosynthesis.
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, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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