Question

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

Answer 1

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

Plants use photosynthates (sugars) for immediate metabolism and growth, or convert and store them (e.g., as starch or oils) for later use.