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Approximately what percentage of the sunlight energy falling on the leaves of green plants is captured and converted into food energy?

Question
Approximately what percentage of the sunlight energy falling on the leaves of green plants is captured and converted into food energy?
About 1%
About 10%
About 50%
About 100%
Answer
About 1%
Detailed Explanation
Green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture only about 1% of the energy of sunlight falling on their leaves and convert it into food energy. — Examisthan.com
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