photosynthesis - uses of glucose

Question 1

what are the 5 ways plants use glucose?

Answer 1

respiration, making cellulose, making amino acids, storing as oils or fats or storing as starch

Question 2

how plants use glucose for respiration?

Answer 2

transfers energy from glucose which enables plants to convert rest of glucose into other useful substances

Question 3

how do plants use glucose to make cellulose?

Answer 3

glucose is converted into cellulose to make strong plant cell walls

Question 4

how do plants use glucose to make amino acids?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

how do plants store glucose as oils or fats?

Answer 5

glucose is stored as lipids (oils or fats) for storing in seeds

Question 6

how do plants store glucose as starch?

Answer 6

glucose is turned into starch and stored in roots, stem and leaves, so its ready for when photosynthesis is not happening