Lesson 4.4.1.3

4.4.1.3 Uses of glucose from photosynthesis Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 4

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  1. What is glucose from photosynthesis converted into for storage?

    • Insoluble starch
    • Oxygen gas
    • Carbon dioxide
    • Soluble sugar
  2. Which substance is produced from glucose for storage as an oil or fat?

    • Oxygen
    • Fat or oil
    • Chlorophyll
    • Nitrate ions
  3. What is the primary function of cellulose produced from glucose in plants?

    • Stores energy
    • Absorbs sunlight
    • Transports water
    • Strengthens cell walls
  4. Which ion is absorbed from soil alongside glucose products to form plant proteins?

    • Magnesium ions
    • Nitrate ions
    • Sodium ions
    • Calcium ions
  5. Where do plants absorb nitrate ions from?

    • The air
    • Glucose stores
    • Sunlight
    • The soil
  6. What primary output is provided when plant glucose is used in cellular respiration?

    • Chlorophyll
    • Cellulose
    • Energy
    • Oxygen gas
  7. Which store is insoluble and used long term by plants?

    • Glucose
    • Glycerol
    • Starch
    • Sucrose
  8. Which of these is NOT a direct use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?

    • Storing starch
    • Respiration
    • Making cellulose
    • Releasing oxygen
  9. Into which substance do plants convert excess glucose for long-term storage?

    • Insoluble starch
    • Free amino acids
    • Active cellulose
    • Soluble sucrose
  10. What element do nitrate ions supply when plants manufacture amino acids?

    • Carbon
    • Oxygen
    • Hydrogen
    • Nitrogen
  11. Which plant substance provides structural strength to thicken growing stems?

    • Glycogen
    • Starch
    • Cellulose
    • Glucose
  12. What form of energy reserve derived from glucose is commonly stored in seeds?

    • Fats and oils
    • Soluble sugars
    • Amino polymers
    • Cellulose fibres
  13. Name the insoluble carbohydrate used by plants for energy storage.

    • Glucose
    • Cellulose
    • Glycogen
    • Starch
  14. Which glucose derivative requires combination with soil minerals to form proteins?

    • Amino acids
    • Plant lipids
    • Starch granules
    • Cellulose chains
  15. What two key contributions does glucose provide for plants?

    • Energy and building materials
    • Starch and chlorophyll
    • Oxygen and heat
    • Nitrates and water
  16. Which two substances are produced directly from glucose in plants?

    • Carbon dioxide and urea
    • Fats and cellulose
    • Proteins and nitrates
    • Water and oxygen
  17. Why do plants store glucose as insoluble starch?

    • Increases cell division
    • Provides immediate energy
    • Prevents water balance disturbance
    • Accelerates respiration
  18. Which combination produces amino acids for protein synthesis?

    • Fatty acids and glycerol
    • Glucose and nitrate ions
    • Starch and water
    • Carbon dioxide and oxygen
  19. Which mineral ion is essential for a plant to convert glucose into amino acids?

    • Potassium ions
    • Nitrate ions
    • Calcium ions
    • Magnesium ions
  20. What substance strengthens plant cell walls as a product of glucose?

    • Starch
    • Cellulose
    • Lactic acid
    • Glycogen

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