Uses of glucose from photosynthesis

• What is the use of glucose produced ?

  releases energy in respiration (in the mitochondria)
• What is the use of glucose produced in photosynthesis ?

  • releases energy in respiration (in the mitochondria)
  • to produce insoluble storage molecules starch
  • converted into fats and oils (storage form of energy)
  • the cellulose in the cell wall is made from glucose
  • produces amino acids
• What can the stored starch be used for ?

  it can be converted back into glucose when its needed
• What are amino acids used for ?

  used by the plant to synthesis proteins
• How are the amino acids made from glucose?

  plant need to absorb nitrate ions from soil