Uses of glucose after photosynthesis Flashcards
1
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Respiration
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Using glucose to respire and make energy
2
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Starch
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Converts glucose to starch as it is soluble and therefore can be stored
It can be converted back to glucose when it is needed, for example at night when the plant cannot create any more glucose due to there being no light energy
3
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Cell walls
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4
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Fats and oils
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Glucose converted to fats and oils as a storage form of energy
5
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Amino acids
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Combined with nitrate ions then synthesises protein
