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From the following groups, select the one which has only secondary metabolites:
Option: 1
Arbrin, cellulose, originine, tyrosine
Option: 2
Glycine, gums, serine, diterpenes
Option: 3
Carotenoids, phenylalanine, curcumin, rubber
Option: 4
Conclavin-A, Morphine, Codeine, Vinblastine
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Primary and Secondary Metabolites
- The term metabolite applies to a small molecule which is either an intermediate or product of metabolism.
- Primary metabolites are organic compounds that are directly involved in the development process of an organism.
- They are found in all animals and plants cells.
- They play roles in the physiological processes.
- For example, amino acids, sugars etc. are primary examples
- Secondary metabolites basically occur in fungal, plant and microbial cells.
- They are not directly involved in metabolic activities and perform assistive functions.
- For example, alkaloids prevent the parasitic attack, flavonoids attract pollinators, involved in UV filtration, symbiotic nitrogen fixation and floral pigmentation.
- Other examples include oils, rubber, gums, latex etc.
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Conclavin-A, Morphine, Codeine, Vinblastine are secondary metabolites
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