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Quantum yield in photosynthesis is:

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the moles of CO2 fixed per mole of quanta (photons) absorbed, or else the efficiency with which light is converted into fixed carbon
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the moles of O2 fixed per mole of quanta (photons) absorbed, or else the efficiency with which light is converted into variable carbon
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the moles of NO2 fixed per mole of quanta (photons) absorbed, or else the efficiency with which light is converted into fixed carbon
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none of the above
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The correct option is A the moles of CO2 fixed per mole of quanta (photons) absorbed, or else the efficiency with which light is converted into fixed carbon
Quantum yield in photosynthesis is the moles of CO2 fixed per mole of quanta (photons) absorbed, or else the efficiency with which light is converted into fixed carbon. Thus, if 10 moles of quanta (photons) are absorbed and if 5 moles of CO2 are fixed, then the quantum yield is 510=0.5

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