How Plants Use Glucose Flashcards
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How is glucose used to make cell walls
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Glucose is converted into cellulose, especially in a rep idly growing plant
1
Q
What are the 5 uses of glucose in a plant?
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Respiration Making cell walls Making proteins Stored in seeds Stored as starch
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Q
How is glucose used to make proteins?
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Glucose is combined with nitrate ions to make amino acids which are then made into proteins
3
Q
How is glucose stored in seeds?
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Glucose is turned into lipids (fats or oils) which are then stored in seeds.
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Q
When glucose is stored as starch, in which parts of the plant is it stored?
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In the roots, stems and leaves
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Q
When is starch stored in plants used?
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When photosynthesis isn’t happening, eg. In the winter
