How Plants Use Glucose Flashcards
0
Q
How do they use glucose for respiration?
A
They release energy to convert the glucose into different useful substances
1
Q
What five ways do plants use glucose?
A
- Respiration
- Making cell walls
- Making proteins
- Stored in seeds
- Stored as starch
2
Q
How do they use it to make cell walls?
A
It’s converted into cellulose
3
Q
How do they use it to make proteins?
A
It combines with nitrate ions from the soil to make amino acids
4
Q
How do they store it in seeds?
A
They then glucose into lipids
5
Q
How do they store it as starch?
A
Store the starch in the roots, stems and leaves ready to use when photosynthesis doesn’t happen e.g. In winter
