​The Efficiency with Which Plants Convert Sunlight into Biomass Varies

question 10

Multiple Choice

​The efficiency with which plants convert sunlight into biomass varies among species and conditions, with a maximum as high as _____ and an average closer to _____ .

• A) ​6%; 1%
• B) ​10%; 3%
• C) 16%; 4%
• D) ​26%; 10%

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