Primary VS Secondary Metabolites DHV20154 JJ2024

What is the primary function of primary metabolites?

• • Attracting pollinators

• • Defense against herbivores

• • Essential for basic life processes and growth

• • Synthesized in response to stress

Which of the following is an example of a primary metabolite?

• • Alkaloid

• • Flavonoid

• • Amino acid

• • Terpenoid

How are primary metabolites different from secondary metabolites in terms of abundance?

• • Primary metabolites are generally present in higher concentrations.

• Secondary metabolites are essential for basic life functions.

• Primary and secondary metabolites are equally abundant.

• • Secondary metabolites are produced continuously.

What is a characteristic role of secondary metabolites?

• • Essential for basic life processes

• • Directly involved in growth and development

• • Defense against herbivores and attraction of pollinators

• • Synthesized under normal conditions

How are secondary metabolites regulated?

• • By enzymes in central metabolic pathways

• • They are not regulated

• • By specific enzymes or environmental factors

• • Through continuous synthesis

Which of the following statements is true about the essentiality of secondary metabolites?

• • They are essential for basic survival.

• • They may provide advantages for adaptation and fitness.

• • They are produced continuously.

• • They are building blocks for proteins.

What is an example function of primary metabolites?

• • Defense against herbivores

• • Attraction of pollinators

• • Building blocks for proteins, nucleic acids, and cell structures

• • Response to environmental stress

In what conditions are secondary metabolites synthesized?

• • Continuously under normal conditions

• • In response to stress, environmental changes, or specific cues

• • During growth and development

• • In equal proportions with primary metabolites

How do primary metabolites differ from secondary metabolites in terms of energy usage?

• • Primary metabolites directly contribute to energy balance.

• • Secondary metabolites are involved in energy production.

• • Both use energy in the same way.

• • Secondary metabolites indirectly contribute to energy balance or storage

Match the Term to its Metabolite Type

• Glycolysis ​ (a)  

• Terpenoids ​ (b)   ​

• Amino Acids ​ (c)  

• Sugars ​ (d)  

• PRIMARY METABOLITES
• SECONDARY METABOLITES