The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all the green plants

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The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all the green plants for the process of photosynthesis is about

1. 1%
2. 5%
3. 8%
4. 10%

Answer

The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1% of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.

The correct option is A.