Question

When a plant generates food through photosynthesis, this food
A.
is stored for a short period of time, usually about three weeks.
B.
can be used immediately or stored for later use.
C.
is always used as soon as it is converted into a form the plant can use.
D.
can cause the plant to gain excess layers of fat.

Answer 1

B. The sugars made by photosynthesis can be used right away for energy and growth or converted (e.g., to starch or sucrose) and stored in leaves, stems, roots, seeds, or fruits for later use.