Unveiling Glucose: The Energy Hub And Building Block Of Plant Life
Glucose, the primary product of photosynthesis, serves as the energy currency for plants. It fuels metabolic processes (glycolysis, fermentation, respiration) to release energy. Glucose is stored as starch in chloroplasts for later use, transported through phloem for distribution, and forms the structural backbone of plant cells (cellulose). Furthermore, glucose provides building blocks for essential molecules…