HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is easily soluble in water, therefore, plants store glucose in the form of insoluble starch in leaves, root tubers, fruits, etc. Plants utilise this stored starch as a source of energy for life activities and prepare substances that are required for their growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -An advantage of storing energy as starch, rather than fats and oils, is that it is easily stored by cells and is also easy to access. Starch is a quick molecule to break down to access the glucose needed for energy release.

Detailed explanation-3: -In plants, glucose is stored in the form of starch, which can be broken down back into glucose via cellular respiration in order to supply ATP.