Glucose Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Uses of glucose produced during photosynthesis
A
- respired to release energy
- converted to (insoluble) starch for storage
- turned into fats/oils (lipids)
- turned into cellulose (found in cell walls)
- used to make amino acids (needs to absorb nitrates from the soil to make protein)
2
Q
Equation for respiration
Where does it take place
A
Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)
Mitochondria
3
Q
Where can starch be found ? What’s it used for in plant cells
A
Potatoes and onions
Leavers and tubers and bulbs
Energy store of glucose
Insoluble in water
