RQ of sprouting potato is

A. 1

B. > 1

C. < 1

D. Zero

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The RQ of sprouting potato is 1.
An RQ value of 1 indicates that carbohydrates were the main source of energy utilization.
The RQ respiratory quotient, also known as the respiratory ratio (RQ), is defined as the volume of carbon dioxide released over the volume of oxygen absorbed during respiration. It is a dimensionless number used in a calculation for basal metabolic rate when estimated from carbon dioxide production to oxygen absorption.