Glucose

Definition

A sugar made during photosynthesis, in which some of the absorbed light energy is stored chemically.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.22 · Paper 2

The glucose contains stored chemical energy and can be used by the organism.
Revise: Increase of Oxygen

1
Do not say that plants convert carbon dioxide directly into oxygen. Photosynthesis uses both carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A sugar made during photosynthesis, in which some of the absorbed light energy is stored chemically.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.22 · Paper 2

The glucose contains stored chemical energy and can be used by the organism.
Revise: Increase of Oxygen

1
Do not say that plants convert carbon dioxide directly into oxygen. Photosynthesis uses both carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen.

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