2.3 - How plants use glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What produces glucose?
A
Plant and algal cells during photosynthesis
2
Q
What are five uses of soluble glucose produced in photosynthesis?
A
- converted into insoluble starch for storage
- used for respiration
- converted into fats and oils for storage
- used to produce cellulose which strengthens cell walls
- used to produce proteins
3
Q
What are three substances used for storage in plants?
A
- Starch
- Fats
- Oils
4
Q
What two substances do plant and algal cells need to produce protein?
A
- Glucose
- Mineral ions, eg nitrate ions
5
Q
Why do plant and algal cells need a supply nitrate ions?
A
They need mineral ions to produce protein
6
Q
How do plant cells get nitrate ions?
A
They absorb them from the soil
7
Q
How do algae get nitrate ions?
A
They absorb them from the water they live in
