In this article, we will discuss about the Krebs cycle in aerobic respiration. Pyruvic acid is therefore the pivot. When aerobic respiration occurs, pyruvic acid is converted to another organic acid which in turn is changed to a third one, etc. Although these organic acids are of widespread occurrence in plant tissues, it is only relatively recently that we have [...]
Respiratory Quotient (RQ): Study Notes! Respiratory quotient is the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide produced to the volume of oxygen consumed in respiration over a period of time. Its value can be one, zero, more than 1 or less than one. RQ = Volume of C02 evolved/Volume of 02 absorbed RQ Equal to Unity: Respiratory quotient is equal [...]
The following eight points will highlight the eight major factors affecting aerobic respiration in Plants. The eight environmental factors effecting the rate of respiration are: (1) Oxygen Content of the Atmosphere (2) Effect of Temperature (3) Effect of Light (4) Effect of Water Contents (5) Effect of Respirable Material (6) Effect of Carbon Dioxide Concentration (7) Protoplasmic Conditions and (8) [...]