The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem absorbs sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy. The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all green plants for the process of photosynthesis is about
- A. 1% ✓
- B. 5%
- C. 8%
- D. 10%
Correct Answer: A. 1%
Explanation
Green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture only about 1% of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.
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