AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    The respiratory quotient (RQ) of a germinating castor seed is

    A)  equal to one                    

    B)  greater than one

    C)  less than one                   

    D)  equal to zero

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Respiratory quotient is defined as (the ratio between the volume of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] liberated to the volume of \[{{O}_{2}}\] absorbed in respiration). It is less than one when fats and proteins are respired. Castor oil is rich in fatty substances.


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