MHT CET Biology question
The respiratory Quotient (RQ) of glucose is
Answer: (C)
Solution
Glucose oxidation gives 6 CO2 for 6 O2 used, so RQ = 6/6 = 1.0; 0.7 is the value for fats. Hence the correct option is (c).
The respiratory Quotient (RQ) of glucose is
Glucose oxidation gives 6 CO2 for 6 O2 used, so RQ = 6/6 = 1.0; 0.7 is the value for fats. Hence the correct option is (c).