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Which of the following is an incorrect match between the secondary metabolite and its category?

Options

  1. AMorphine, Codeine : Alkaloids
  2. BAbrin, Ricin : Toxins
  3. CConcanavalin A : Lectins
  4. DVinblastin, Curcumin : Essential oils

Correct answer

D. Vinblastin, Curcumin : Essential oils

Step-by-step solution

According to the NCERT classification of secondary metabolites: Morphine and codeine are alkaloids. Abrin and ricin are toxins. Concanavalin A is a lectin. Vinblastin and curcumin are categorized as drugs, not essential oils. An example of an essential oil is lemon grass oil. Thus, the match for Vinblastin and Curcumin is incorrect. Answer: Vinblastin, Curcumin : Essential oils

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