NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Options
- APrimary metabolites have identifiable functions.
- BSome secondary metabolites have ecological importance.
- CSecondary metabolites like rubber, drugs, spices, scents and pigments are useful to human welfare.
- DSecondary metabolites are not found in fungi, microbes and plants.
Correct answer
D. Secondary metabolites are not found in fungi, microbes and plants.
Step-by-step solution
Organic compounds present in living tissue are called as biomolecules. These biomolecules which are main structural and functional components of all cells are called as primary metabolites. In plant, fungal and microbial cells many other compounds like alkaloids, flavinoids, rubber, scents, gums, spices etc are present without any identifiable function, these are called as secondary metabolites.