Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 196
Question: What is the quantum yield of photosynthesis
Options:
A) 8%
B) 12%
C) 9%
D) 33%
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Quantum requirement in photosynthesis = 8, i.e., 8 quanta of light are required to evolve one mol.
of $ O_2 $ .
Hence quantum yield = 1/8 = 0.125 (i.e., a fraction of 1) as 12%.
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