NEET2020Botany-Secondary Metabolites
NEET 2020 Botany Functions in Plants MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their:
A
Defence action
B
Effect on reproduction
C
Nutritive value
D
Growth response
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Secondary metabolites like nicotine and caffeine are primarily used by plants for defense against herbivores.
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