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Q. Which of the following secondary compounds are produced by plants for the purpose of defences against grazers and browsers?

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Solution:

Secondary compounds produced by plants are toxic or repellent to herbivores and microbes, and help defend plants producing them. Production increases when a plant is attacked by herbivores or pathogens. Strychnine, caffeine and quinine are some secondary metabolites which help them against grazers and browsers