Q22 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Botany
Which of the following are not secondary metabolites in plants?
- AMorphine, codeine
- Correct answerBAmino acids, glucose
- CVinblastin, curcumin
- DRubber, gums
Solution
Amino acids and glucose are not considered secondary metabolites. They are primary metabolites.
- Morphine and codeine are alkaloids.
- Rubber and gums are polymeric substances and are secondary metabolites.
- On the other hand, vinblastin, curcumin etc. are drugs obtained from plants.
All these are considered as secondary metabolites in plants.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.