Why Are Secondary Metabolites Termed "Secondary

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why are secondary metabolites termed "secondary"?

• A)because they are synthesized as part of basic metabolism
• B)because they are only synthesized in plant leaves
• C)because they are synthesized as precursors to primary metabolism
• D)because they are not synthesized in all plant cells as part of basic metabolism

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