Q. In succulent plants like Opuntia, the RQ value will be
A) Less than one
B) More than one
C) Infinite
D) Zero
Explanation
Respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide produced to the volume of oxygen consumed in respiration over a period of time. The values of RQ for various substrates are : Carbohydrate – One Fat, protein - Less than one Organic acid - More than one Succulents - Zero
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