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What is the primary function of primary metabolites in plants?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of secondary metabolites in plants?
Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical?
Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical?
What is the primary function of primary metabolites in plants?
What is the primary function of primary metabolites in plants?
Which function is typically associated with secondary metabolites in plants?
Which function is typically associated with secondary metabolites in plants?
In plant metabolism, primary metabolites are primarily involved in?
In plant metabolism, primary metabolites are primarily involved in?
What role do secondary metabolites play when plants face threats from pathogens?
What role do secondary metabolites play when plants face threats from pathogens?
Which type of metabolites are involved in defense against competitors, pathogens, or predators?
Which type of metabolites are involved in defense against competitors, pathogens, or predators?
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