NEET Botany Respiration in Plants MCQs

A germinating fatty seed has an R.Q. of 0.7. If the volume of CO2 released is 140 mL, what volume of O2 is consumed?

During alcoholic fermentation by yeast, a crucial intermediate is formed before the production of ethanol. This intermediate, which is also associated with muscle fatigue in animals, is:

Certain bacteria can ferment sugars to produce propionic acid, $CH_3CH_2COOH$. If the fermentation starts with glucose, what is the theoretical maximum yield of propionic acid (in moles) per mole of glucose, assuming all carbon from glucose goes into propionic acid?

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of fermentative organisms?

In heterolactic fermentation, glucose is converted to a mixture of products. Which of the following combinations is characteristic of heterolactic fermentation?

The Pasteur effect describes the inhibitory effect of oxygen on fermentation. This inhibition is primarily due to:

Which enzyme is crucial for regenerating $NAD^+$ in both alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation?

Which process is NOT directly involved in the gaseous exchange required for respiration in plants?

How do plants obtain the oxygen required for respiration at night when photosynthesis is not occurring?

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding respiration in plants?