Biology B4 - uses of glucose produced by photosynthesis

state 1 use for glucose from photosynthesis

release energy in respiration

photosynthesis only produces glucose during...

the day where there is light

When do plant cells respire?

all the time including night

what is the 2nd use of glucose from photosynthesis

produce the insoluble storage molecule starch

Why is starch stored by plants

the starch can be converted back to glucose by the plant when it is needed e.g at night

in many plants what is the glucose produced by photosynthesis converted to

fats and oils

what are fats and oils used for by plants

storage forms of energy

what is cellulose in cell walls made from

glucose produced by photosynthesis

what is the final thing glucose produced by photosynthesis is used to produce

amino acids

what do plants use amino acids for

to synthesise proteins

how do plants make amino acids from glucose

plants need to absorb nitrate ions from the soil