Respiratory Quotient
Chapter Name : Respiration In Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_14_07_01 |
Topic Name : Respiratory Quotient |
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Sub Topic Name : Respiratory Quotient |
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Introduction
The respiratory quotient (or RQ or respiratory coefficient), is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate (BMR) when estimated from carbon dioxide production.
Real Life Question:
Why do plants need energy?
Key Words / FlashCards
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| Respiratory Quotient | The ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed in respiration. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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| Encyclopedia | Read about Respiratory Quotient in plants. |
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Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
The ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed in respiration is the Respiratory Quotient. When carbohydrates are completely oxidized then RQ = 1. When fats are used, RQ < 1. For proteins, it is around 0.9.