What happens to the excess glucose in plants?

What happens to the glucose after it is made by plants?

  • Answer:

    There are three main uses of the glucose made by photosynthesis: 1) It can be used as a source of energy (in respiration) 2) It can be converted into starch and stored 3) It can be converted into other substances eg cellulose, fats, proteins etc.

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