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What is the primary role of sucrose in plants?
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?
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?
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?
Where does the Sucrose Synthase (SS) reaction primarily occur?
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Where does sucrose breakdown occur with the help of invertase?
Where does sucrose breakdown occur with the help of invertase?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of sucrose-6-phosphate in chloroplasts?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of sucrose-6-phosphate in chloroplasts?
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During sucrose biosynthesis, what is the role of Cytoplasm?
During sucrose biosynthesis, what is the role of Cytoplasm?
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What environmental factors influence the activity of enzymes involved in sucrose synthesis?
What environmental factors influence the activity of enzymes involved in sucrose synthesis?
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Which organelle serves as a storage site for sucrose in plants?
Which organelle serves as a storage site for sucrose in plants?
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