Cellulose and Protein Synthesis
Glucose isn't just for energy; it's the building block for the plant's entire structure, from cell walls to complex proteins.
What mineral ion is needed to turn glucose into proteins?
What is Cellulose and Protein Synthesis?
"Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate in cell walls, and proteins are vital for growth; both are derived from glucose in plants."
Plants use glucose to make cellulose. What is cellulose used for?
GCSE Biology: Plants use glucose to make cellulose. What is cellulose used for?
Plants can use glucose to make amino acids, but they also need to absorb which ions from the soil?
Building Molecules
Glucose is converted into cellulose for strong cell walls.
Glucose + nitrate ions are used to make amino acids for proteins.
These proteins are used for growth and enzyme production.
Plants can't make proteins from glucose alone; they MUST have nitrates from the soil.
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