NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
The respiratory quotient (RQ) of a germinating castor seed is
Options
- AEqual to one
- BGreater than one
- CLess than one
- DEqual to zero
Correct answer
C. Less than one
Step-by-step solution
Respiratory quotient (the ratio between the volume of carbon dioxide liberated to the volume of oxygen absorbed in respiration) is less than one, when fats and proteins are respired. Castor oil is rich in fatty substances.