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).