Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards

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Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis
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Storage form of glucose in plants

Starch

Use of glucose for releasing energy

Respiration

Glucose strengthens plant cell walls as

Cellulose

Storage location for fats/oils in plants

Seeds

Combined with glucose to make amino acids

Nitrates (from soil)

Type of reaction: respiration

Exothermic

Location of most aerobic respiration

Mitochondria

Aerobic respiration equation

C6H12O6+6O26CO2+6H2OC_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \to 6CO_2 + 6H_2O

Respiration type yielding most energy

Aerobic

Product of anaerobic respiration in animals

Lactic acid

Products of anaerobic respiration in yeast

Ethanol + CO2CO_2

When anaerobic respiration occurs

When there is insufficient oxygen

Uses of fermentation

Making bread and alcoholic drinks

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