Uses of Glucose

Question 1

List the uses of glucose.

Answer 1

1. Making Amino Acids
2. Making cellulose
3. Energy
4. Stored as starch or lipids.
5. Making sucrose
6. Making nectars

Question 2

How is glucose used for amino acids?

Answer 2

Glucose reacts with nitrate ions to form amino acids.
Glucose + Nitrate Ions —> Amino Acids.

Amino acids are used to create protein.

Question 3

How is glucose used for cellulose?

Answer 3

Glucose monomers link together using energy from respiration to create polymer (cellulose).

The polymer is used to strengthen, and provide support to the plant cell and cell walls.

Question 4

How is glucose used for energy?

Answer 4

Glucose is transported to the mitochondria where it is used as a source of energy to be utilised during aerobic respiration.

Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water

Question 5

How is glucose stored?

Answer 5

Glucose is converted to starch and stored in the leaf as it is unreactive and insoluble in water.It is also stored in the form of lipids in the seeds.

Question 6

How is glucose used for making sucrose?

Answer 6

Glucose is converted to sucrose, which is then transported through phloem to other plant parts, where it is either used for energy production or stored as starch.

Question 7

How does glucose used for nectar?

Answer 7

Nectar contains different kinds of sugar made from glucose. Plants make nectar at the expense of glucose in order to attract pollinators