Which of the following is a correct match?

Alkaloids - Carotenoids

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Terpenoids - Morphine

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Lectins - Abrin

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Drugs - Curcumin

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Solution

The correct option is D Drugs - Curcumin
Several secondary metabolites along with their examples:

Pigments Carotenoids, anthocyanins, etc.

Alkaloids Morphine, codeine, etc.

Terpenoides Monoterpenes, diterpenes, etc.

Essential oils Lemon grass oil, etc.

Toxins Abrin, ricin

Lectins Concanavalin A

Drugs Vinblastin, curcumin, etc.

Polymeric substances Rubber, gums, cellulose

Suggest Corrections

Pigments	Carotenoids, anthocyanins, etc.
Alkaloids	Morphine, codeine, etc.
Terpenoides	Monoterpenes, diterpenes, etc.
Essential oils	Lemon grass oil, etc.
Toxins	Abrin, ricin
Lectins	Concanavalin A
Drugs	Vinblastin, curcumin, etc.
Polymeric substances	Rubber, gums, cellulose