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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