AQA - Biology - Translocation and the use of glucose in plants

What is the primary function of translocation in plants?

• To transport water from roots to leaves

• To transport glucose and other nutrients from leaves to other parts of the plant

• To absorb minerals from the soil

• To facilitate photosynthesis

Which part of the plant is mainly responsible for the process of translocation?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Roots

How is glucose primarily used in plant growth?

• As a source of energy for cellular respiration

• To absorb water from the soil

• To produce chlorophyll

• To attract pollinators

In what form is glucose stored in plants?

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Fructose

Which process is responsible for the transportation of glucose in plants?

• Osmosis

• Transpiration

• Translocation

• Photosynthesis

What is one of the main ways glucose is utilised in plant metabolism?

• To produce oxygen

• To synthesise amino acids

• To absorb sunlight

• To release carbon dioxide

Where is glucose produced in the plant?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stem

• Flowers

What is the role of glucose in the synthesis of cellulose?

• It acts as a catalyst

• It is a building block for cellulose

• It breaks down cellulose

• It stores energy in cellulose