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Which of the following is a secondary metabolite in plants?
Which of the following is a secondary metabolite in plants?
Where is starch most abundant in plants?
Where is starch most abundant in plants?
What type of bond is cleaved during the hydrolysis of starch?
What type of bond is cleaved during the hydrolysis of starch?
Which of the following is classified as a primary metabolite in plants?
Which of the following is classified as a primary metabolite in plants?
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What is the principle food reserve of plants?
What is the principle food reserve of plants?
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Study Notes
Plant Metabolites
- Secondary metabolites in plants are not directly involved in growth and development, but have important ecological functions.
Starch Distribution
- Starch is most abundant in plants in seeds, tubers, and roots.
Starch Hydrolysis
- During starch hydrolysis, glycosidic bonds are cleaved.
Primary Metabolites
- Primary metabolites in plants are directly involved in growth and development, and include carbohydrates, amino acids, and organic acids.
Plant Food Reserve
- Starch is the principal food reserve of plants.
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Test your knowledge on plant metabolism and natural products with this quiz. Learn about the classification of natural products based on their synthesis and biological activities, including reserved food materials, by-products, and active constituents with medicinal values.
