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When a molecule of Glucose is aerobically oxidized, there is 

a
more liberation of CO2 than Oxygen consumed
b
less liberation of CO2 than consumed oxygen
c
equal amount of liberation of CO2 and consumption of Oxygen.
d
Neither liberation of CO2 nor consumption of oxygen.

detailed solution

Correct option is C

When Glucose is respiratory substrate of aerobic respiration, there is liberation of 6CO2 and consumption of 6O2. Hence the Respiratory Quotient for Glucose is 1 or unity.

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