uses of glucose from photosynthesis

Cards (12)

  • What is produced during photosynthesis?
    Glucose and oxygen
  • What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
    Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen
  • Where does respiration take place in plant cells?
    In the mitochondria
  • When does photosynthesis occur in plants?
    During the day when there is light
  • 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 is needed
  • What are fats and oils produced from glucose used for in plants?
    As a 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
    • Produce amino acids for protein synthesis