NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
Oxidation of one mole of tripalmitin releases
Options
- A102 mol of carbon dioxide and 98 moles of water
- B51 mol of carbon dioxide and 49 moles of water
- C98 mol of carbon dioxide and 102 moles of water.
- D49 mol of carbon dioxide and 51 moles of water.
Correct answer
B. 51 mol of carbon dioxide and 49 moles of water
Step-by-step solution
Respiratory Quotient: R.Q. is the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide released to the volume of oxygen taken in respiration and it is mathematically expressed as: R . Q . = V o l u m e o f C O 2 e v o l v e d V o l u m e o f O 2 c o n s u m e d The value of R.Q. varies with the substrate. Thus the measurement of R.Q. gives some idea of the nature of the substrate being respired in a particular tissue. R.Q. is usually measured by Ganong's respirometer. Fats/Oils: When fats or oils are used as the respiratory subst