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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Which carbohydrate is stored in plants as an energy reserve?

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Which carbohydrate is stored in plants as an energy reserve?.

  1. A.Cellulose
  2. B.Starch
  3. C.Sucrose
  4. D.Glucose

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Carbohydrate Functions

Plants produce glucose during photosynthesis. This glucose can be used immediately or converted into other carbohydrates for various purposes.

  1. a

    State one use of starch in plants.

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  2. b

    Identify the carbohydrate used to build plant cell walls.

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