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Respiration in Plants

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What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) when carbohydrates are used...

What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) when carbohydrates are used as the substrate in respiration?

Options

  1. A0.5
  2. B1
  3. C2
  4. D0

Correct answer

B. 1

Step-by-step solution

The respiratory quotient depends upon the type of respiratory substrate used during respiration. When carbohydrates are used as substrate and are completely oxidized, the RQ will be 1, because equal amounts of CO₂ and O₂ are evolved and consumed, respectively,

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