Exploring Plant Metabolites

Which of the following compounds is known to change your sense of taste?

• Paclitaxel

• Miraculin

• Salicylic acid

• Carotenenoids

What is the term used to describe all the metabolites in an organism?

• Proteome

• Metabolome

• Enzyme

• Genome

Why is it advantageous to study all plant chemicals at once?

• To focus on a single compound

• To avoid using technology

• To prevent plant extinction

• To save time and resources

What analogy is used to describe the movement of molecules in a living organism?

• A subway system

• A river flow

• A highway system

• A flight path

What tool is used to measure the amount of each metabolite in a sample?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Mass spectrometer

• Microscope