Question

Methods by which plant utilize starch (biology)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Storage Process

Plant starch begins as glucose, a primary product of photosynthesis, or the process by which plants produce food from sunlight. Glucose is difficult for plants to store, however, and is converted either to sucrose or starch through a process called polymerization.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of turning light energy into chemical energy or sugar is known as photosynthesis. It is transformed into sugar, which the plant then uses for functions including respiration, growth, and reproduction. Additionally, some of the sugar is turned into starch and stored for later use.

Explanation:

• The starch that plants produce and store in their leaves is used during the night when there is no light for photosynthesis. Many plants produce starch in their seeds and storage organs (their grains and tubers), which is used for germination and sprouting, including agricultural plants like wheat and potatoes.
• A polysaccharide, such as starch, is created when a series of glucose molecules are bonded together to form a longer molecule.
• Depending on the plant, amylose and amylopectin make up 20–25% and 75–80%, respectively, of starch.
• Starch is crucial for humans, in addition to being crucial for plants. For instance, the majority of the digestible carbs in our diet come from starchy foods.

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