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Why do plants store food as oils and animals as fats?
They store food as oils so that they keep growing
Why are fats and oils important to animals and plants?
Animals and plants use fats and oils to store energy and insulation
What do plants store as oils?
All plants store oil such as olive oil in their seeds. The excess energy that is available is used by plants to make glycerol and fatty acids.
What structures are used by plants to store pigments starch proteins oils?
plastids
What can Plants store?
Plants can store carbohydrates in the form of starch and sugars. They also store water in their cells and tissues, especially in specialized structures like succulent leaves or stems. Additionally, plants can store nutrients such as minerals in specific cells or compartments.
Where do plant store fat in?
Plants store fat in the form of oils in structures such as seeds, fruits, and nuts. These oils serve as an energy reserve for the plant and play a role in seed germination and growth.
What structures are used by plants to store pigments starch proteins and oils?
Plants use various structures such as vacuoles for pigments, plastids for starch and proteins, and oil bodies for storing oils. Vacuoles are large membrane-bound organelles that can store pigments. Plastids, such as chloroplasts and amyloplasts, are responsible for storing starch and proteins. Oil bodies are small organelles that store oils in plant cells.
What structures are used by plants of store pigments starch protein and oils?
Plants use various structures to store essential compounds such as pigments, starch, proteins, and oils. Starch is primarily stored in plastids like chloroplasts and amyloplasts. Proteins can be stored in vacuoles or in specialized structures like seeds. Oils are typically stored in oil bodies or lipid droplets within the cytoplasm of plant cells.
How do plants store glucose that is to be used at a later time?
Plants use glucose in 5 ways: They store it as fats and oils (lipids) in plant seeds They use it to make cellulose to strengthen cell walls They use it to make amino acids for proteins They store it as starch They use it as a reactant of respiration
Is lipid in plant or animal?
Plants and animals do not store lipids the same way. Plants store them in the cell wall, which animal cells do not have. Plant lipids are oils, while animal lipids are more concentrated fat.
Can elodea plants absorb oils?
yes
Plants store extra glucose in the form of?
Plants store glucose in the form of starch. Glucose is also converted to a range of other substances. Two notable examples are the conversion of glucose to fats/oils for seeds and the conversion of glucose to sucrose for transportation.
