Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the respiratory quotient (RQ) is correct?
A
RQ is the ratio of CO2 evolved to O2 consumed during respiration.
B
RQ remains constant regardless of the type of substrate used.
C
RQ indicates that carbohydrates yield more O2 than they consume.
D
RQ is always greater than 1 for all types of respiration.
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, which is a key aspect of understanding how different substrates affect respiration.
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