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What percentage of the light falling on a leaf is absorbed for photosynthesis?

Correct answer B. 1%

Explanation

Most light striking a leaf is reflected, transmitted or lost as heat, and the textbook figure is that only about 1% is absorbed and used in photosynthesis.

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