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What percentage of incident solar radiation is captured in photosynthesis by plants?

A

0.8 - 4%

B

0.2 - 1%

C

1 - 5%

D

0.5

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  • Of the total incident solar rediation the proportion of PAR is

    A
    about 60%
    B
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    C
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    D
    about 70%

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    A
    50 - 70%
    B
    30 - 40%
    C
    80 - 100%
    D
    2 - 10%

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