Respiratory Quotient

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Respiratory Quotient: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Respiratory Quotient, Respiratory Quotient of Carbohydrates, Respiratory Quotient of Protein and Respiratory Quotient of Fat.

Important Questions on Respiratory Quotient

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In succulent plants respiratory quotient is always less than one because of incomplete reduction or oxidation?

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RQ is more than one indicating:

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When carbohydrates are used as substrate and are completely oxidised, the respiratory quotient (RQ) will be_____

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The chemical reaction which results in respiratory ratio of 0.7 is

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In the given reactions, identify the substrates of respiration respectively.
C6H12O6+6O26CO2+6H2O+ energy
2C51H98O6+145O2102CO2+98H2O+ energy

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RQ value in succulents/CAM plants in night is

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What is the respiratory quotient of germinating castor seeds?

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The RQ is less than one if the respiratory substrate is

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The respiratory quotient in case of anaerobic respiration is

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What is $\mathrm{RQ}$ of the reaction?

2C51H98O6+145O2102CO2+98H2O+ Energy 

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Which of the following causes $\mathrm{RQ}$ to vary?

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Respiratory quotient is the ratio of
 

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RQ for glucose/carbohydrate is

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What is called respiratory quotient? Give respiratory quotient of different respiratory substances.

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How do respiratory substrates affect respiratory quotient? Explain.

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Why is the respiratory quotient infinite in anaerobic respiration?

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Define respiratory quotient.

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Fats are the most preferred substrate for respiration.

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Which of the following will release more energy on oxidation?

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The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on