The flux of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface is approximately 7 J / cm2. Assume that

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The flux of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface is approximately 7 J / cm2. Assume that all of this energy is used by a green leaf (10 cm in area), with the maximal efficiency of 35%. How many moles of hexose could the leaf theoretically generate in an hour? Use 600 nm for an average wavelength.
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Biochemistry Concepts and Connections

ISBN: 978-0321839923

1st edition

Authors: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews

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