How do germinating seeds convert their triacylglycerol reserves to the glucose molecules required in the synthesis of complex carbohydrate such as cellulose?
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First, the triacylglycerol reserves in the seeds are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids through a process called lipolysis. Show more…
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