Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 164
Question: In which of the following the rate of photosynthesis is decreased and is known as red drop [MP PMT 1992]
Options:
A) Blue light
B) Green light
C) Red light more than 680 nm
D) Red light less than 680 nm
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
R.
Emerson and C.M.
Lewis (1943) observed that the quantum yield of photosynthesis decreased towards the far red end of the spectrum (680nm or longer).