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AIIMS 2013
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2013
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Biomolecules (B)

AIIMS 2013 · Botany · Biomolecules (B)

From the following groups, select the one which has only secondary...

From the following groups, select the one which has only secondary metabolites?

Options

  1. AArbrin, cellulose, arginine, tyrosine
  2. BGlycine, gums, serine, diterpenes
  3. CCarotenoids, phenylalanine, curcumin, rubber
  4. DConclavin-A, morphine, codeine, vinblastin

Correct answer

D. Conclavin-A, morphine, codeine, vinblastin

Step-by-step solution

Secondary metabolites are derivatives of primary metabolites which have no direct function in growth and development of plants. These compounds are accessory rather than central to the functioning, e.g., arbrin, cellulose, gums, diterpenes, carotenoids, curcumin, rubber etc. Arginine, tyrosine, glycine, serine and phenylalanine are amino acids, which are primary metabolites.
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