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What is the primary function of secondary metabolites?
What is the primary function of secondary metabolites?
- To aid in photosynthesis
- To deter herbivores and reduce tissue loss (correct)
- To produce energy for the plant
- To form the basic molecular skeleton of the organism
Why are secondary metabolites considered 'secondary'?
Why are secondary metabolites considered 'secondary'?
- Because they are formed from the byproducts of primary metabolism
- Because they make up the basic molecular skeleton of the organism
- Because they are present only incidentally and are not of paramount significance for an organism’s life (correct)
- Because they are essential for the survival of the organism
What do secondary metabolites attract?
What do secondary metabolites attract?
- Pollinators and seed-dispersing animals (correct)
- Herbivores
- Microbial pathogens
- Competing plants
What differentiates secondary metabolites from primary metabolites?
What differentiates secondary metabolites from primary metabolites?
What is the significance of secondary metabolites in plant-plant competition?
What is the significance of secondary metabolites in plant-plant competition?
Why are secondary metabolites considered endpoints of metabolism?
Why are secondary metabolites considered endpoints of metabolism?
What are secondary metabolites?
What are secondary metabolites?
How do humans utilize secondary metabolite secretions?
How do humans utilize secondary metabolite secretions?
Which of the following is not a defence mechanism executed by plants?
Which of the following is not a defence mechanism executed by plants?
What is the significance of herbal extracts from various plant species?
What is the significance of herbal extracts from various plant species?
Where are the major sources of secondary metabolites found?
Where are the major sources of secondary metabolites found?
How many classes of secondary metabolites are commonly classified according to their vast diversity in structure, function, and biosynthesis?
How many classes of secondary metabolites are commonly classified according to their vast diversity in structure, function, and biosynthesis?
What are the major functions of secondary metabolites?
What are the major functions of secondary metabolites?
What is the ecological role of secondary metabolites?
What is the ecological role of secondary metabolites?
What is the primary function of antibiotics among secondary metabolites?
What is the primary function of antibiotics among secondary metabolites?
