[Campbell Biology P.255] Which of the following is not explicitly stated as a primary fate o... | Practice Question

Which of the following is not explicitly stated as a primary fate of the sugar G3P or its derivatives produced during photosynthesis in plants, according to the provided text?

  • A: Being consumed as fuel for cellular respiration in plant mitochondria.
  • B: Being exported from leaves to other parts of the plant as sucrose.
  • C: Being linked together to form cellulose, a major component of cell walls.
  • D: Being directly converted into inorganic nutrients like nitrates or phosphates.

Explanation

The text describes several fates of photosynthetic products: use as fuel for cellular respiration, export as sucrose, and conversion to cellulose. It also mentions conversion to other organic compounds like proteins and lipids. However, it does not state that sugars are directly converted into inorganic nutrients like nitrates or phosphates. Plants absorb these inorganic nutrients from the soil.