5 Key Uses of Glucose Produced in Photosynthesis

The video explains the process of photosynthesis, highlighting glucose as a key product. It details five ways plants utilize glucose: in respiration, as starch for storage, converted into fats and oils, in cellulose for cell walls, and in amino acids for protein synthesis. Each use is crucial for plant survival and growth, providing energy and structural support.

What are the main products of the photosynthesis reaction?

• Light and energy

• Glucose and oxygen

• Starch and cellulose

• Carbon dioxide and water

How is glucose used in the process of respiration in plants?

• It is stored as starch

• It is used to produce amino acids

• It is used to transfer energy for cellular processes

• It is converted into cellulose

Why do plants convert glucose into starch for storage?

• Because starch is soluble and easy to transport

• Because starch is insoluble and does not disrupt water balance

• Because starch is used immediately in respiration

• Because starch is a waste product

What is the main reason for storing starch in special areas like potatoes?

• To convert it into cellulose

• To use it for immediate respiration

• To use it during periods of high photosynthesis

• To provide energy during periods of low photosynthesis

In what form can glucose be stored in seeds to provide energy during germination?

• As amino acids

• As fats or oils

• As starch

• As cellulose

What role does cellulose play in plants?

• It is used in respiration

• It is converted into fats

• It strengthens cell walls

• It stores energy for later use

How are amino acids produced in plants using glucose?

• By combining glucose with nitrate ions

• By using glucose in respiration

• By converting glucose into starch

• By storing glucose as fats