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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