Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the first use of glucose?

Answer 1

• Release energy in respiration.
• Photosynthesis only produces glucose in day (there is light).
• Plant cells respire all the time including night.

Question 2

What is the 2nd use of glucose?

Answer 2

• Produce the insoluble storage molecule starch.
• ## Can be converted back to glucose when needed.

Question 3

What is the 3rd use of glucose?

Answer 3

• Converted into fats and oils
• ## Used by the plant as a form of energy.

Question 4

What is the 4th use of glucose?

Answer 4

• Cell wall is made from cellulose and this cellulose is made from the glucose produced by photosynthesis.

Question 5

What is the 5th use of glucose?

Answer 5

• Used to produce amino acids.
• used by plants to sythesise protiens.
• To make amino acids from glucose plants need to absorb nitrate ions from the soil.