Photosynthetic Quotient (P. Q.)

RESPIRATORY QUOTIENT The ratio of the volumes of CO2 liberated and O2 used during respiration in a given period of time. Also called the respiratory coefficient. PHOTOSYNTHETIC QUOTIENT   The ratio of the volumes of O2 evolved and CO2 absorbed during photosynthesis in a given period of time. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESPIRATORY QUOTIENT AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC QUOTIENT  Respiratory … Read more