Multiple choice

Why is the value of RQ infinity in case of anaerobic respiration?

  1. Because CO2 is not evolved, but O2 is consumed

  2. Because CO2 is evolved, but O2 is not consumed

  3. Because large amount of CO2 is evolved and large amount of O2 is consumed

  4. Because neither CO2 is evolved nor O2 is consumed

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct as here, CO2 is evolved, but O2 is not consumed. RQ = 2CO2              0O2 RQ = infinity

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