Uses of glucose from photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 uses of the glucose produced in photosynthesis
A
- Respiration
- Converted into insoluble starch for storage
- To produce lipids (oils/fats) for storage
- To produce amino acids to synthesise protein
2
Q
Plants use glucose to produce amino acids for protein synthesis
How else do plants synthesise protein on top of this?
A
By absorbing nitrate ions from the soil