In a terrestrial ecosystem, what percentage of the energy in the sunlight is typically captured by green plants (PAR)?
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Correct answer: 2-10%
Plants capture only 2-10 percent of the Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR). This small amount of energy sustains the entire living world through various food chains and webs.
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