DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glucose (sugar) is also produced during photosynthesis. What do plants use glucose for?
A
Source of energy.
B
Supports plant growth and development.
C
Keeps plants warm.
D
Prevents plants from dying.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is used by plants for energy and to make other substances like cellulose and starch. Cellulose is used in building cell walls. Starch is stored in seeds and other plant parts as a food source.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose can used as a substrate and broken down in plant cells by the process of respiration. The chemical energy released by respiration can be used by the plant for cellular activities such as protein synthesis or cell division.

Detailed explanation-3: -The glucose produced in photosynthesis may be: Used for respiration (both aerobic and anaerobic) Converted into insoluble starch for storage in the stems, leaves and roots. Used to produce fat or oil for storage (especially in seeds)

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants synthesise glucose during the process of photosynthesis. The excess of glucose is stored in the form of starch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Glucose comes from the Greek word for “sweet.” It’s a type of sugar you get from foods you eat, and your body uses it for energy. As it travels through your bloodstream to your cells, it’s called blood glucose or blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone that moves glucose from your blood into the cells for energy and storage.

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