What happens to the glucose produced during photosynthesis?

The choice that indicates glucose is stored and used for energy accurately reflects the role of glucose in plants following photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. This glucose serves multiple purposes: it can be immediately used in cellular respiration to provide energy for growth and metabolic processes, or it can be converted into starch for storage. Starch is a polysaccharide composed of numerous glucose units, which allows plants to store energy efficiently and access it when needed, especially during non-photosynthetic times, like at night or during the winter when sunlight is less available. This capacity to use glucose for energy or to store it ensures that the plant has a consistent energy supply to support its functions.