Uses of glucose

Cards (4)

  • Respiration

    Occurs in the mitochondria - releases energy which allows them to convert the rest of the glucose into other useful substances which can be used to build new cells
  • Seeds

    Glucose is converted into lipids for storing seeds which also store starch
  • Protein synthesis

    Glucose combined with nitrates to make amino acids which are made into proteins
    Enzymes are proteins and many other strucural parts of plants
    Nuts and seeds also contain large amounts of protein as they need to sustain the plant
  • Storage

    Soluble glucose is converted into starch to not affect osmosis