Question

The production of starch and not glucose is often used as a measure of photosynthesis in leaves. Why?

Answer 1

$\hookrightarrow$The production of starch, and not glucose, is often used as a measure of photosynthesis in leaves because:a starch is the immediate product of photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Answer:

The glucose is soon converted into starch during the process of photosynthesis.

Explanation:

• The immediate product of photosynthesis in plants is glucose.
• As soon as the glucose is formed it is converted into starch by the plants.
• The food utilizes glucose and stores extra glucose in the form of starch.
• Glucose can not be used to measure photosynthesis as it is consumed by the plants as soon as it is formed.
• Starch, on the other hand is stored by the plants and also it can be easily detected.

Due to the above mentioned reasons starch production can be used as a measure of photosynthesis.

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