Bioenergetics

Question 1

Uses of glucose

Answer 1

Cellular respiration
= breaks glucose apart to release energy
Make cellulose
= strengthen cell walls
Make starch
= long term storage of glucose
Make amino acids
= bind glucose and nitrate ions from soil
Make oils and fats
= stored as future energy source

Question 2

Factors affecting photosynthesis

Answer 2

Light intensity
Temperature
Carbon dioxide concentration
Chlorophyll concentration