How Do Plants Use Glucose

Question 1

For Respiration

Answer 1

Plants manufacture glucose in their leaves, they then use some of the glucose for respiration

Question 2

Making Cell Walls

Answer 2

Glucose is converted into cellulose for making strong cell walls

Question 3

Making Proteins

Answer 3

Glucose is combined with nitrate ions to make amino acids, which are then made into proteins

Question 4

Stored in Seeds

Answer 4

Glucose is converted into lipids for storing in seeds

Question 5

Stored as Starch

Answer 5

Glucose is turned into starch to store in roots, stems and leaves, ready for use when photosynthesis isn’t happening, like in the winter