Question

Respiratory quotient of glucose is

• A. 0.5
• B. 0.7
• C. 1
• D. 1.5

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1

Respiratory Quotient of glucose is one as the amount of carbon dioxide release is equal to the amount of oxygen consumed due to the presence of the equal amount of both the elements in its structure itself so it does not require a lot of oxygen.

$C_6{H}_{12}{0}_6$ + ${60}_2$ → $6C{0}_2$+ $6H_{2}0$

RQ = 6C02/602 = 1

So the correct option is '1.0'.