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The percentage of light energy utilized for photosynthesis by higher plants is:

Correct answer: D. 1

  • A. 100
  • B. 50
  • C. 10
  • D. 1

Explanation

Higher plants typically use roughly 1% of incoming solar radiation for photosynthesis, although the exact value varies with species and conditions. The other percentages greatly overstate the fraction captured from incident light.

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