Question

R.Q. for succinic acid as respiratory substrate under aerobic condition is ___________.

• (A) $1$
• (B) $>1$
• (C) $<1$
• (D) $0$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Explanation:
R.Q. for succinic acid as respiratory substrate under aerobic condition is $>1$.When the organic acids breakdown into respiratory substrates under aerobic conditions, the R.Q. is slightly more than unity. Ex: oxalic acid, malic acid, succinic acid.Hence, the correct option is (B).