Match the following secondary metabolites with their respective examples:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Pigments | I. Vinblastin |
| B. Alkaloids | II. Ricin |
| C. Toxins | III. Morphine |
| D. Drugs | IV. Anthocyanins |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) - A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Pigments | IV. Anthocyanins |
| B. Alkaloids | III. Morphine |
| C. Toxins | II. Ricin |
| D. Drugs | I. Vinblastin |
Secondary metabolites are organic compounds that are generally produced by plants, bacteria and fungi. These compounds are not directly involved in physiological processes like growth and development.
Some Secondary Metabolites