How Much Solar Energy Is Ultimately Converted into Chemical Energy

question 12

Multiple Choice

How much solar energy is ultimately converted into chemical energy by photosynthesis?

• A) less than 1%
• B) 1-2%
• C) 5%
• D) 10%
• E) 20%

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave signal, which in various contexts can describe the intensity of things like sound, light, or electrical signals.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially in sound or electromagnetic waves, it usually determines the wave's characteristic properties like its color (in light) or pitch (in sound).

Sensory Adaptation

This is the process by which the sensitivity to a stimulus decreases over time when the stimulus is consistently present, allowing organisms to adjust to constant environmental conditions.

Behavioural Adaptation

The process of adjusting responses or behaviors in order to cope with new or changing environmental demands.