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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biomolecules

Question:

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

 

Options:

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer:

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Explanation:

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