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| Q. |
The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as |
| A. | Quenching |
| B. | Scavenging |
| C. | Photolysis |
| D. | Photophosphatylation |
| Answer» A. Quenching | |
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Explanation: Quenching is a process in which absorbed light energy is dissipated as heat and does not take part in photochemistry. The phenomenon involves quenching of chlorophyll a (Chia) fluorescence, which is induced under steady-state illumination. |
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