I have been reading on this topic , and couldn't find the right answer on how plants store excess glucose.
Is it done in leaves or fruits ?
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I have been reading on this topic , and couldn't find the right answer on how plants store excess glucose.
Is it done in leaves or fruits ?
Plants store excess glucose primarily in the form of starch, a complex carbohydrate. During photosynthesis, plants produce glucose, which they use for energy and growth. However, when there's more glucose than the plant needs at the moment, it converts the excess into starch for long-term storage.
This starch is usually stored in parts of the plant like:
When the plant needs energy later, it can break down the starch back into glucose through a process called hydrolysis. This allows the plant to access the stored energy when it's not actively photosynthesizing, such as at night or during periods of low light.
I think i have to study this topic again, because i think something is missing here
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