Phytochemicals in Plants
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What is the primary function of primary metabolites in plants?

  • Production of pollinator attractants
  • Defense against competitors or predators
  • Involved in normal growth and development (correct)
  • Regulation of stomatal aperture

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary metabolites?

  • Involved in defense against pathogens
  • Generally produced in small quantities
  • Deterrents to herbivores
  • Play a role in normal growth and development (correct)

    • What is the main difference between primary and secondary metabolites?

  • Primary metabolites are produced in roots, while secondary metabolites are produced in leaves
  • Primary metabolites are involved in growth and development, while secondary metabolites are involved in defense (correct)
  • Primary metabolites are produced during the day, while secondary metabolites are produced at night
  • Primary metabolites are synthesized from glucose, while secondary metabolites are synthesized from fructose

    • What is the role of secondary metabolites in plants?

    <p>Defense against competitors, pathogens, or predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical?

    <p>Alkaloid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of primary metabolites in plants?

    <p>Contributing to normal growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is typically associated with secondary metabolites in plants?

    <p>Defense against competitors, pathogens, or predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plant metabolism, primary metabolites are primarily involved in?

    <p>Basic growth processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do secondary metabolites play when plants face threats from pathogens?

    <p>Defense mechanisms activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metabolites are involved in defense against competitors, pathogens, or predators?

    <p>Secondary metabolites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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