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
R.Q. is the ratio of the volume of CO 2 released to the volume of oxygen taken in respiration. It depends on the nature of the substrate, which is oxidized, for carbohydrates R.Q. is one, for fats and protein less than one, and is more than one for organic acids.