Which of the Following Statements About Secondary Metabolites Is FALSE

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about secondary metabolites is FALSE?

• A)They are found in all cells of a plant.
• B)Some function as chemical signals or in the defense of the plant against herbivores.
• C)They frequently are synthesized in one part of the plant and stored in another.
• D)Some are produced only after the plant has been damaged.
• E)Their concentration in a plant can vary greatly over a 24-hour period.

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