Uses of glucose from photosynthesis 4.4.1.3

Question 1

What is glucose used for?

Answer 1

• respiration to release energy
• joined together to make insoluble starch for storage
• combined with nutrients to make amino acids for protein synthesis
• joined to make cellulose for the cell walls
• can be converted into fats and oils for storage in seeds
• can be converted into fructose for the fruit