9 Questions
What is the primary role of sucrose in plants?
Energy storage
Which enzyme initiates sucrose biosynthesis in chloroplasts?
Sucrose Phosphate Synthase (SPS)
What is the product of the Sucrose Phosphate Phosphatase (SPP) reaction?
Sucrose
Where does the Sucrose Synthase (SS) reaction primarily occur?
Cytoplasm
Where does sucrose breakdown occur with the help of invertase?
Vacuoles
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of sucrose-6-phosphate in chloroplasts?
SPS
During sucrose biosynthesis, what is the role of Cytoplasm?
Converting sucrose to UDP-glucose and fructose
What environmental factors influence the activity of enzymes involved in sucrose synthesis?
Light, temperature, and water availability
Which organelle serves as a storage site for sucrose in plants?
Vacuoles
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