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Secondary metabolites can be observed in

a)

Plant cells

b)

Fungal cells

c)

Microbial cells

d)

All of these



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Secondary metabolites can be observed in

a)

Plant cells

b)

Fungal cells

c)

Microbial cells

d)

All of these

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Secondary metabolites can be observed in plant, fungal and micbrobial cells

Some Secondary Metabolites

Pigments        – Carotenoids, Anthocyanins, etc.

Alkaloids        – Morphine, Codeine, etc.

Terpenoides – Monoterpenes, Diterpenes etc.

Essential oils – Lemon grass oil, etc.

Toxins            –  Abrin, Ricin

Lectins           – Concanavaline –A

Drugs             – Vinblastin, curcumin, etc.

Polymeric     – Rubber, gums, cellulose

substances

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