Respiratory Quotient

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Respiratory Quotient: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Respiratory Quotient, Respiratory Quotient of Protein, Respiratory Quotient of Carbohydrates, Respiratory Substrates and, Respiratory Quotient of Fat

Important Questions on Respiratory Quotient

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If respiratory substrate is rich in oxygen, R.Q. will be

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RQ for carbohydrate is

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The most commonly used respiratory substrate in plant is

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All living organisms require energy for

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The respiratory quotients of glucose and globin protein are, respectively:

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Select the incorrect option with respect to RQ:

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What is the respiratory quotient of proteins?

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The diabetic patient shows

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R.Q. is highest when respiratory substance is

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The R.Q. (Respiratory quotient) of C39H72O6 is

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RQ (respiratory quotient) is defined as

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R.Q. of sprouting potato tubers will be

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R.Q. is more than one in case of

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If the volume of CO2 liberated during respiration is more than the volume of O2 used, the respiratory substance will be

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The correct relationship of value of Respiratory Quotient is

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R.Q. of malic acid is

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In germinating castor seeds, the R.Q. is

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A mixture containing equal quantity of germinating maize and groundnut seeds are taken. The RQ of this mixture would be

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The R.Q. value of oxalic acid is

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In succulents respiratory quotient is always less than one because of

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In Opuntia, in night the R.Q. will be

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Which of the following option is correct for the given statements, X,' Y, and' Z

Statement X-R.Q. of fat-containing palmitic acid is less than one, whereas R.Q. of glucose is 1

Statement Y - Fat containing palmitic acid needs less O2 for respiration and glucose needs more oxygen for respiration

Statement Z - Fat containing palmitic acid has much less oxygen in its constitution as compared to glucose