Compounds synthesized by plants Living planta
synthesize macro-molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, oils and vitamins.
Crbohydrates
The basic unit of all types of carbohydrates is glucose. Glucose further polymerizes to form sucrose, starch and cellulose.
Proteins
They are found in the pulses and beans. Proteins are prepared by fixation of nitrogen by bacteria found on the roots of plants.
Oils
Oils are found in the seeds of plants such as sunflower, rapeseed, palm, coconut and ground-nut.