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Monday, May 20, 2013

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

A. Photolysis
B. Photophosphorylation
C. Quenching
D. Scavenging


Ans. (C) Quenching

Explanation:

During periods of excess light, absorbed energy is dissipated harmlessly as heat to protect the leaves from photo-damage, a process, known as non-photochemical quenching.

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