Plant Metabolism and Secondary Metabolites Quiz

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What are the building blocks for secondary metabolites derived from?

  • Respiration
  • Secondary metabolism
  • Nucleic acids
  • Primary metabolism (correct)

Which of the following is a component of primary metabolism?

  • Phenylpropanoids
  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Alkaloids
  • Steroids

Which of the following compounds is involved in secondary metabolism?

  • Glucose
  • Pyruvate
  • Citric acid
  • Flavonoids (correct)

What role does respiration play in the metabolism of a typical plant?

<p>It consumes O2 and releases CO2 at nighttime. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following trace metals is NOT mentioned in the context of plant metabolism?

<p>Zinc (Zn) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building block is formed from the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid and β-oxidation of fatty acids?

<p>Acetyl coenzyme A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is NOT employed in the synthesis of natural products and antibiotics?

<p>Serine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of the branched-chain C5 'isoprene' unit?

<p>Mevalonate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The C6C3 unit is primarily obtained from which of the following amino acids?

<p>L-Phenylalanine (A), L-Tyrosine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound arises from the combination of pyruvic acid and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate?

<p>1-deoxyxylulose 5-phosphate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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