Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it made in plants?
A
Leaves
2
Q
What happens to glucose during respiration?
A
Respiration releases energy and converts glucose into other useful substances, that can build new cells
3
Q
What is glucose converted to in cell walls?
A
Cellulose - makes strong cell wall
4
Q
What is Glucose combined with to make amino acids?
A
Nitrate ions (which come from soil)
5
Q
What is Glucose turned into in seeds?
A
Lipids (fats and oils) for storage
6
Q
Why is starch better for storing than glucose?
A
Glucose absorbs water and swells up
7
Q
When glucose is converted into starch, where is it stored?
A
Roots, stems and leaves
