Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis

Question 1

Uses of glucose from Photosynthesis

Answer 1

. To release energy in respiration that takes place in the mitochondria, photosynthesis only produces glucose during the day when there is light , but plant cells respire all the time including at night
. Another use glucose is to produce the insoluble storage molecule starch which can be converted back to glucose by the plant when it is needed
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Question 2

Fats and oils

Answer 2

In many plants, the glucose produced by photosynthesis is converted into fats and oils which are used by plants as a storage form of energy

Question 3

Cell wall

Answer 3

The cell wall contains cellulose which gives it strength which is made from the glucose produced by photosynthesis

Question 4

Amino acids

Answer 4

. The glucose produced in photosynthesis can be used to make amino acids which are used by the plant to synthesize proteins.
. To make amino acids from glucose, plants need to absorb nitrate ions from the soil