The simple sugar made by plants that serves as a common source for stored energy is glucose.
Glucose is a monosaccharide, which means it’s one of the simplest forms of sugar and is fundamental to many biological processes. Plants produce glucose through photosynthesis, where they convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into energy. This energy is essential for growth, development, and cellular functions.
Once produced, glucose can be linked together to form starch, a polysaccharide that acts as a storage form of energy in plants. When plants need energy, they can break down starch back into glucose. This process is crucial for the survival of the plant and also for the animals (including humans) that consume these plants as part of their diet.