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.</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)</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>L-Phenylalanine</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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