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BotanyRespiration in PlantsRespiratory QuotientEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice

In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same.

2C51H98O6+145O2→102CO2+98H2O+energy

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

When fats are used in respiration, the RQ is less than 1. Calculations for fatty acid, tripalmitin, if used as a substrate is shown:



Thus, R.Q. = 0.7

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