Question

Which of the following function are attributed to different secondary metabolites in plants?

• A. Plant defenses against herbivores and pathogens
• B. As agents of plant-plant competition
• C. To attract animals for pollination and seed dispersals
• D. All of above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of above

Secondary metabolites serve:

(i) as competitive weapons used against other bacteria, fungi, amoebae, plants, insects, and large animals

(ii) as metal transporting agents

(iii) as agents of symbiosis between microbes and plants, nematodes, insects, and higher animals

(iv) as sexual hormones

(v) as differentiation effectors.

Hence, all the properties listed in the question is one among the characteristics feature of secondary metabolites plants. So, the correct answer is option D.