Botany-Respiratory Quotient
NEET Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If a plant uses a fatty acid as a respiratory substrate during aerobic respiration, what would the expected respiratory quotient (RQ) be?
A
Less than 1
B
Equal to 1
C
Greater than 1
D
Equal to 0
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory quotient depends on the type of substrate used. For fatty acids, the RQ is generally less than 1 because more oxygen is consumed relative to the carbon dioxide evolved.
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