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Which of the following is a secondary metabolite in plants?
Which of the following is a secondary metabolite in plants?
- Alkaloids (correct)
- Chlorophyll
- Lignin
- Cellulose
Where is starch most abundant in plants?
Where is starch most abundant in plants?
- Storage organs such as seeds, fruits, root, and stem (correct)
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Stems
What type of bond is cleaved during the hydrolysis of starch?
What type of bond is cleaved during the hydrolysis of starch?
- Covalent bond
- 1,4-glycosidic bond (correct)
- Peptide bond
- Ester bond
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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