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2019 · Q54
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Respiration in Plants question

2019 · Q54

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Respiratory Quotient (RQ) value of tripalmitin is :
  1. A
    0.07
  2. B
    0.09
  3. C
    0.9
  4. D
    0.7
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Correct answer: D

The respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed while food is being metabolized.

RQ =

CO2 eliminated
O2 consumed



Respiratory quotient of tripalmitin is :

2(C51H98O6) + 145O2 $ \to $ 102CO2 + 98H2O + Energy

RQ = $${{102} \over {145}} = 0.7$$
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