NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following are important uses of glucose in plants EXCEPT
A
source of energy
B
creation of cell membrane
C
building of protein molecule
D
creation of starch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -WHAT DO PLANTS USE GLUCOSE FOR? RESPIRATION, MAKING FRUITS, MAKING CELL WALLS, MAKING PROTEINS, STORED IN SEEDS AND STORED AS STARCH. PLANTS MAKE GLUCOSE IN THEIR LEAVES AND THEY USE SOME OF IT FOR RESPIRATION.

Detailed explanation-3: -Energy source. Glucose can used as a substrate and broken down in plant cells by the process of respiration. Plant energy storage. Thousands of glucose molecules can be linked together to form the complex carbohydrate starch. Plant building material. Production of other types of food.

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