Question

Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

• A. Secondary metabolites are found in plant, fungal and microbial cells and we do not understand the role of these secondary metabolites in host organisms.
• B. Many secondary metabolites like rubbers, drugs, spices, scents and pigments are useful to human welfare.
• C. Some secondary metabolites have ecological significance.
• D. Flavonoids, antibiotics, coloured pigments and lecithin are secondary metabolites

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• Secondary metabolites are found in plant, fungal and microbial cells and we do not understand the role of these secondary metabolites in host organisms.
• Many secondary metabolites like rubber, drugs, spices, scents and pigments are useful to human welfare.
• Some secondary metabolites have ecological significance.
• Flavonoids, antibiotic and coloured pigments are secondary metabolites.
• Lecithin is primary metabolite