Question

What is rq of glucose about CAM plant?

Answer 1

carbon-di-oxide produced to oxygen consumed while food is being metabolised. Molecular formula of glucose is C6H12O6. The oxidation happens like this: C6H12O6 + 6 O2 = 6 CO2 + 6 H2O. Thus RQ of glucose is 6 CO2/6 O2=1. RQ of glucose=1.

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