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What is the term for the branch of plant taxonomy that focuses on the presence, absence, or mix of certain chemicals in different plant families, genera, or species?
What is the term for the branch of plant taxonomy that focuses on the presence, absence, or mix of certain chemicals in different plant families, genera, or species?
- Phytochemical profiling
- Chemotaxonomy (correct)
- Botanical classification
- Metabolic diversity
In which family would you likely find plants rich in alkaloids like those found in milkweeds?
In which family would you likely find plants rich in alkaloids like those found in milkweeds?
- Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) (correct)
Where are secondary metabolites typically restricted within individual plants?
Where are secondary metabolites typically restricted within individual plants?
- Leaves
- Specific plant organs or certain types of cells (correct)
- Roots
- Stems
What factor can cause variation in the presence and concentration of secondary metabolites within plants?
What factor can cause variation in the presence and concentration of secondary metabolites within plants?
Which plant family is known for containing Glucosinolates like those found in the Cabbage family?
Which plant family is known for containing Glucosinolates like those found in the Cabbage family?
Which classification system focuses on the presence, absence, or mix of secondary metabolites in different plant groups?
Which classification system focuses on the presence, absence, or mix of secondary metabolites in different plant groups?
What is the term used to describe the process of collecting indigenous knowledge to discover genetic or biochemical resources?
What is the term used to describe the process of collecting indigenous knowledge to discover genetic or biochemical resources?
What is the primary reason for bioprospecting activities?
What is the primary reason for bioprospecting activities?
Which country is highlighted as an example of not benefiting from the discovery of medicinal compounds found in its endemic plants?
Which country is highlighted as an example of not benefiting from the discovery of medicinal compounds found in its endemic plants?
What is the term used to describe molecules vital for life in plants?
What is the term used to describe molecules vital for life in plants?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key phytometabolites mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key phytometabolites mentioned in the text?
In the context of plants, what are secondary metabolites primarily responsible for?
In the context of plants, what are secondary metabolites primarily responsible for?
What type of metabolic reactions focus on making molecules during the construction of cells and tissues?
What type of metabolic reactions focus on making molecules during the construction of cells and tissues?
Which of the following was thought to be functionless by-products of metabolism?
Which of the following was thought to be functionless by-products of metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a known function of secondary metabolites in plants?
Which of the following is NOT a known function of secondary metabolites in plants?
What do secondary plant metabolites primarily differ from primary metabolites in?
What do secondary plant metabolites primarily differ from primary metabolites in?
Which group of molecules have known, direct roles in processes such as photosynthesis and respiration?
Which group of molecules have known, direct roles in processes such as photosynthesis and respiration?
What is the function of coenzymes in metabolic reactions?
What is the function of coenzymes in metabolic reactions?
