Lesson 4.4.1.3
4.4.1.3 Uses of glucose from photosynthesis Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which process breaks down glucose in plants to release energy?
- Transpiration
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Translocation
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Glucose can be converted into which insoluble storage molecule?
- Urea
- Cellulose
- Starch
- Ethanol
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Which molecule that strengthens the cell wall is made from glucose?
- Cellulose
- Lactic acid
- Urea
- Starch
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Besides starch, what can glucose be used to produce for storage?
- Fat or oil
- Chlorophyll
- Nitrate
- Cellulose
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What ions do plants absorb from soil to produce amino acids from glucose?
- Potassium ions
- Phosphate ions
- Nitrate ions
- Magnesium ions
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Which ions are absorbed from the soil to make proteins?
- Nitrate ions
- Chloride ions
- Sodium ions
- Hydrogen carbonate ions
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Which simple qualitative reagent is used to identify starch?
- Biuret reagent
- Benedict's solution
- Ethanol
- Iodine solution
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Which reagent is used to test for protein?
- Iodine solution
- Biuret reagent
- Ethanol
- Benedict's solution
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Which reagent is used to test for glucose?
- Biuret reagent
- Benedict's solution
- Iodine solution
- Ethanol solution
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Why is glucose converted to insoluble starch for storage in plant cells?
- To attract pollinators
- To prevent osmosis
- To increase solubility
- To absorb light
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What element is supplied to the plant by nitrate ions for amino acids?
- Phosphorus
- Sulfur
- Nitrogen
- Calcium
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A leaf has a surplus of glucose at midday. What is it likely converted to for storage?
- Starch
- Carbon dioxide
- Chlorophyll
- Nitrate ions
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A plant makes thick cell walls. Which glucose product is most used in this process?
- Glycogen
- Urea
- Starch
- Cellulose
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A student tests a leaf with iodine after a sunny day and sees blue-black. What is present?
- Fat
- Starch
- Glucose
- Protein
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What is glucose converted into for compact energy storage in seeds?
- Cellulose
- Fat or oil
- Nitrate ions
- Amino acids
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What colour precipitate indicates a positive Benedict's test for glucose when heated?
- Brick red
- Lilac purple
- Blue black
- Bright pink
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A plant is short of nitrate ions. Which process is most directly affected?
- Chlorophyll breakdown
- Protein synthesis
- Cellulose digestion
- Starch hydrolysis
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Which insoluble carbohydrate do plants produce to store excess glucose?
- Starch
- Cellulose
- Sucrose
- Glycogen
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Which ions must plants absorb from soil to turn glucose into amino acids?
- Magnesium ions
- Phosphate ions
- Potassium ions
- Nitrate ions
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Which carbohydrate made from glucose gives plant cell walls their strength?
- Glycogen
- Sucrose
- Starch
- Cellulose
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