uses of glucose from photosynthesis

• What is produced during photosynthesis?


  Glucose and oxygen
• What is the word equation for photosynthesis?


  Carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen
• When does photosynthesis occur in plants?


  During the day when there is light
• Where does respiration take place in plant cells?


  In the mitochondria
• What is the first use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?


  To release energy in respiration
• What is the second use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?


  To produce the insoluble storage molecule starch
• How can starch be converted back to glucose?


  By the plant when it's needed, such as at night
• What do plants convert glucose into for storage?


  Fats and oils
• What is cellulose made from?


  Glucose produced by photosynthesis
• What is the final use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?


  To produce amino acids
• What do plants need to absorb to synthesize amino acids from glucose?


  Nitrate ions from the soil
• What are the main uses of glucose produced in photosynthesis?


  • Release energy in respiration
  • Produce insoluble storage molecule starch
  • Convert to fats and oils for energy storage
  • Produce cellulose for cell wall strength
  • Synthesize amino acids for protein production