What Is the Major Distinction Between Primary and Secondary Metabolites

question 163

Multiple Choice

What is the major distinction between primary and secondary metabolites?

• A) Primary metabolites are produced by animals; secondary metabolites are produced by plants.
• B) Primary metabolites are produced by plants; secondary metabolites are produced by animals.
• C) Primary metabolites are produced by eukaryotes; secondary metabolites are produced by prokaryotes.
• D) Primary metabolites are produced by the breakdown of molecules; secondary metabolites are produced during the construction of larger molecules.
• E) Primary metabolites are produced during ordinary activities; secondary metabolites are produced under special circumstances.

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