JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) has the following range of wavelengths

    A)  400 - 700 nm     

    B)         450 - 950 nm

    C)  340 - 450 nm     

    D)         500 - 600 nm

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The cosmic rays. X-rays, UV-rays, the visible spectrum, infra-red rays, radio waves, coming from sun are constituted electromagnetic spectrum. The waves of each of these types have a characteristic range of wavelengths. The visible spectrum, which is also known as Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR), has a range of wavelength of 380 nm to 760 nm. This part of electromagnetic spectrum is responsible for photosynthesis.


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