Question Statement:
In Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of fresh fruits and vegetables, the Respiration Quotient ($RQ$) is defined as:
Options:
- (A) $RQ = \frac{\text{Rate of } \text{CO}_2 \text{ production}}{\text{Rate of } \text{O}_2 \text{ consumption}}$
- (B) $RQ = \text{Rate of } \text{O}_2 \text{ consumption} \times \text{Rate of } \text{CO}_2$
- (C) $RQ = \frac{\text{Rate of } \text{O}_2}{\text{Rate of } \text{CO}_2}$
- (D) $RQ = 1 / \text{CO}_2$