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.
can cause the plant to gain excess layers of fat.
D.
is always used as soon as it is converted into a form the plant can use.

Answer 1

B. can be used immediately or stored for later use.

Plants use photosynthates (sugars) for respiration and growth right away or convert them to storage forms (starch, oils) to be used later.