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RQ in anaerobic respiration isA. 0.7B. 0.9C. unityD. infinity

Answer» Correct Answer - d
In anaerobic respiration, there is no consumption of oxygen and carbon dioxide is produced in most of the cases. Therefore, respiratory quotient is infinity. Carbohydrate is the ususal substrate.
`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6) overset("ZYmase")rarr 2CO_(2) + 2C_(2)H_(5)OH`
`RQ = (2CO_(2))/(Zero O_(2)) =` infinity


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