SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-8

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    The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as      

    A)  Quenching                   

    B)  Scavenging

    C)  Photolysis                    

    D)  Photophosphorylation

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     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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