The green plants in a terrestrial eco- system absorbs sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy. The percentage of solar radia- tion absorbed by all green plants for the process of photosynthesis is about
1%
5%
8%
10%
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023
Ecological studies show that only a small fraction of the total solar energy incident on the Earth’s surface is captured by producers (green plants) and converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This efficiency is typically stated as being around 1%. This absorbed energy forms the base of most ecosystems, supporting all subsequent trophic levels.