Organisms And Population Question 96

Question: During regeneration, in destructive metabolism respiratory quotient (R.Q.) in the tissue

Options:

A) Increases

B) Decreases

C) Remains same

D) First increases then decreases

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to incomplete oxidation in tissue R.Q.

decreases.

Mitochondrial number is reduced causing incomplete oxidation.