MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyRespiration in PlantsActual
Respiratory quotient is represented as _______
Options
- ACO ₂ consumed O ₂ evolved
- BO ₂ released CO ₂ consumed
- CO ₂ consumed CO ₂ released
- DCO ₂ released O ₂ consumed
Correct answer
D. CO ₂ released O ₂ consumed
Step-by-step solution
Respiratory quotient (RQ) is defined as the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide evolved (released) to the volume of oxygen consumed during respiration. RQ = Volume of CO ₂ released Volume of O ₂ consumed Answer: CO ₂ released O ₂ consumed