Uses of Glucose Independent Y10 2024

What do plants and algae produce through photosynthesis?

• Proteins

• Glucose

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

Which gas is used in the process of respiration?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What is one of the products of respiration?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Water

• Starch

How can glucose be stored in plants?

• As insoluble starch

• As cellulose

• As amino acids

• As soluble glucose

Why is glucose stored as starch in plants?

• Because starch does not affect water balance

• Because starch is a lipid

• Because starch is a protein

• Because starch is soluble

What happens if a cell contains a high concentration of glucose?

• It may shrink through diffusion

• It may swell or burst through osmosis

• It may become rigid through active transport

• It may lose energy

What is the role of cellulose in plant cells?

• To strengthen the cell wall

• To produce proteins

• To store energy

• To absorb water

What is required along with glucose to produce amino acids in plants?

• Water

• Nitrate ions

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is the main function of proteins synthesized in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Water absorption

• Growth and repair

• Energy storage

Which of the following is NOT a use of glucose in plants?

• Producing minerals

• Producing fats and oils

• Producing amino acids

• Producing cellulose