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R.Q. is measured by

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Mercury manometer.
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Respirometer.
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Auxanometer.
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Calorimeter.
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Solution

The correct option is A Respirometer.
Respiratory quotient is defined as volume of carbon dioxide released to the volume of oxygen absorbed during the process of cellular respiration. A respirometer is a device used to measure the rate of respiration of a living organism by measuring its rate of exchange of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide.

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