Biosynthesis of Sucrose in Plants Quiz
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What is the primary role of sucrose in plants?

  • Nutrient transport
  • Cell division
  • Protein synthesis
  • Energy storage (correct)
  • Which enzyme initiates sucrose biosynthesis in chloroplasts?

  • Sucrose Phosphate Phosphatase (SPP)
  • Fructose-6-phosphate
  • Sucrose Phosphate Synthase (SPS) (correct)
  • Sucrose Synthase (SS)
  • What is the product of the Sucrose Phosphate Phosphatase (SPP) reaction?

  • Sucrose (correct)
  • Sucrose-6-phosphate
  • Glucose
  • Fructose
  • Where does the Sucrose Synthase (SS) reaction primarily occur?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does sucrose breakdown occur with the help of invertase?

    <p>Vacuoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of sucrose-6-phosphate in chloroplasts?

    <p>SPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During sucrose biosynthesis, what is the role of Cytoplasm?

    <p>Converting sucrose to UDP-glucose and fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental factors influence the activity of enzymes involved in sucrose synthesis?

    <p>Light, temperature, and water availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle serves as a storage site for sucrose in plants?

    <p>Vacuoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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