NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on the
Options
- ANature of enzymes involved
- BNature of the substrate
- CAmount of carbon dioxide released
- DAmount of oxygen utilized
Correct answer
B. Nature of the substrate
Step-by-step solution
RQ is the ration of the volume of carbon dioxide released to the volume of oxygen taken in respiration. It depends on the nature of the substrate, which is oxidised. For carbohydrates RQ is one, for fats and proteins less than one but more than one for organic acids, etc.