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प्रश्न
Respiratory quotient is zero in succulent plants. Why?
उत्तर
In some succulent plants like Opuntia, Bryophyllum carbohydrates are partially oxidised to organic acid, particularly malic acid without the corresponding release of CO2 but O2 is consumed hence the RQ value will be zero.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define RQ.
Define ‘Respiratory Quotient’ (RQ) and calculate the Respiratory Quotient for Carbohydrate.
Name the connecting link between glycolysis and TCA cycle and explain it.
Write the most appropriate answer from the given question :
The respiratory quotient (R.Q.) of carbohydrate is .............. .
What is the respiratory quotient?
____________ is the respiratory quotient (R.Q.) of carbohydrates.
Among the following respiratory substrates, which one is the main source of energy?
Respiratory quotient is greater than one for :
Respiratory quotient is equal to one for ______.
Different substrates get oxidized during respiration. How does Respiratory Quotient (RQ) indicate which type of substrate, i.e., carbohydrate, fat or protein is getting oxidized?
`R.Q. = A/B`
What do A and B stand for?
What type of substrates have R.Q. of 1, < 1 or > 1?
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
RQ value of succulents is ______.
