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The quantum yield and quantum requirement for photosynthesis is

Option: 1

8\; ^{o}/_{o} and 12.5 respectively

 

 

 


Option: 2

12.5\; ^{o}/_{o} and 8 respectively


Option: 3

12.5\; ^{o}/_{o} and 12 respectively


Option: 4

8 and 12.5\; ^{o}/_{o} respectively


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Quantum Requirement: The number of light quanta required for the evolution of one molecule of oxygen is called quantum requirement. Emerson calculated it to be 8.

Quantum Yield: The amount of oxygen evolved by one quantum of light is called quantum yield. It is calculated to be 12.5%


 

 

The number of light quanta required for the evolution of one molecule of oxygen is called quantum requirement. Emerson calculated it to be 8. The amount of oxygen evolved by one quantum of light is called quantum yield. It is calculated to be 12.5\; ^{o}/_{o}. Hence, the correct answer is option b. 

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