The biochemical substances produced in plants consist of -
A
Urine
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B
Faeces
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C
Primary metabolites and secondary metabolites.
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D
Resins and gums
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Solution
The correct option is C
Primary metabolites and secondary metabolites.
Primary metabolites and secondary metabolites. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and oils are called primary metabolites.Secondary metabolites are chemicals produced by plants. e.g.: Alkaloids, Tannins, Resins, Gums, and Latex. These are used either for sunlight and UV protection, antibacterial/antifungal repel grazers, repel insects, attract seed disseminators etc.