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Respiratory quotient is:

a
Ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed
b
Ratio of O2 produced to CO2 consumed
c
Ratio of CO2 produced to N2 released
d
Ratio of N to C in fertilizers.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

During aerobic respiration, O2 is consumed and CO2 is released. The ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed in respiration is called the respiratory quotient (RQ) or respiratory ratio.

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