quantum requirement
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quantum requirement
(in photosynthesis) the inverse of quantum yield (def. 2); i.e. the number of quanta of light energy required to bring about the release of one molecule of dioxygen. The theoretical value is eight, but the value observed in an experimental system is generally somewhat higher, depending on conditions.
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