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The plants convert light into chemical e...

The plants convert light into chemical energy with a photosynthetic efficiency of

A

`3-6 %`

B

`6-20 %`

C

`20-35 %`

D

`35-41 %`

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A
About 1 - 5% of incident solar energy or 2-10% of PAR is captured by photosyn-thetic organisms in synthesis of organic matter. So the best option is 3 - 6%.
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