What is the storage form of glucose in plants?

Starch

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Cellulose

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Carbohydrates

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None of the above

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The correct option is
A.Starch

During photosynthesis a plant absorbs light energy using the pigment chlorophyll. This allows it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose. This glucose is transported to the growing parts of the plant for use in respiration or turned into starch for storage.

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Plants cannot store glucose as it is, but store in the form of starch because glucose is insoluble in water.

1. What carbohydrates does plant make from glucose ?

2. Which of these carbohydrates is transported round the plant ?

3. Which carbohydrates is the main storage substance ?

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