The percentage of light absorbed by the leaf is ___________?

Correct answer: D. 1%

  • A. 20%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 10%
  • D. 1%

Explanation

Only about 1% of the incident solar energy is ultimately captured and stored as chemical energy by photosynthesis in green plants. Students may choose 10% by confusing the amount of light absorbed by a leaf with the much smaller fraction converted into stored chemical energy.

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