STANDARDBotany-Respiration in Plants

STANDARD Botany Respiratory Quotient MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

RQ (respiratory quotient) is defined as

A

The volume of CO₂ the evolved = volume of O₂ consumed

B

Volume of O₂ consumed / Volume of CO₂ evolved

C

Volume of CO₂ evolved / Volume of O₂ consumed

D

Volume of O₂ evolved / Volume of CO₂ consumed

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

During aerobic respiration, O₂ is consumed and CO₂ is released. The ratio of the volume of CO₂ evolved to the volume of O₂ consumed in respiration is called the respiratory quotient or respiratory ratio.

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