Use of Glucose from Photosynthesis

• What is produced during photosynthesis?

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

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

  During the day when there's 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 storage molecule starch
• How can starch be converted back to glucose?

  When the plant needs it, such as at night
• What do fats and oils produced from glucose serve as in plants?

  Storage form of energy
• 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 make 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