How plants use glucose Flashcards
1
Q
how is glucose used for respiration?
A
Plants make glucose in the leaves, which they then use for respiration, this gives them energy and can be converted into other useful things
2
Q
how is glucose used for cell walls?
A
The glucose is converted into cellulose for making strong cell walls
3
Q
how is glucose used for proteins?
A
The glucose is combined with nitrate ions to make amino acids which are then made into proteins
4
Q
how is glucose stored in seeds?
A
The glucose is turned into lipids (fats and oils) for storing in seeds
5
Q
how is glucose stored as starch?
A
Glucose is turned into starch and in roots, stems and leaves for when photosynthesis can’t happen
