4.1.3 Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis

• What are the 5 uses of the glucose produced during photosynthesis?

  • Respiration
  • Insoluble starch for storage
  • Fat/oil for storage
  • Cellulose for strength
  • Combined with nitrates to form amino acids
• Why does a plant need to photosynthesise?

  To produce glucose for energy.