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In succulents, respiratory quotient is less than one due to
In succulents, respiratory quotient is less than one due to
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The correct option is B Incomplete oxidation
Where incomplete oxidation of carbohydrates takes place R.Q is zero. In such cases oxygen absorbed does not oxidise the carbohydrates completely to carbon dioxide and water.This occurs especially in respiration of succulent plants. In such plants respiration of carbohydrates occurs at night when stomata are open which results in the production of organic acids that utilise O₂ but do not evolve CO₂.So, the correct option is 'Incomplete oxidation'
Where incomplete oxidation of carbohydrates takes place R.Q is zero. In such cases oxygen absorbed does not oxidise the carbohydrates completely to carbon dioxide and water.
This occurs especially in respiration of succulent plants. In such plants respiration of carbohydrates occurs at night when stomata are open which results in the production of organic acids that utilise O₂ but do not evolve CO₂.
So, the correct option is 'Incomplete oxidation'
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