Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis

Uses of glucose

- Release energy for respiration (takes place in the mitochondria)

- Produce insoluble storage molecule starch, which can be converted into glucose by the plant when it is needed

- Converted to fats and oils, which is used as a storage form of energy

- The cell well contains cellulose, which gives it strength and was made from glucose

- Produces amino acid, which is used to make proteins. To make amino acids, plant need to absorb nitrate ions from the soil