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BotanyRespiration in PlantsRespiratory QuotientEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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The respiratory quotient (RQ) of a germinating castor seed is

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Answer:
C
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.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Respiration in PlantsSubtopic:Respiratory Quotient
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