Question

Which of the following secondary metabolites belong to the group drugs?
I. Morphine
II. Curcumin
III. Codeine
IV. Vinblastine
V. Abrin

• A. I and II
• B. I and V
• C. II and III
• D. II and IV
• E. III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is D II and IV

Secondary metabolite are the organic compounds which donot play a direct role in the development of the organism. It is not essential for survival but plays an important role to promote primary metabolites.

Vinblastine is a alkaloid which is used as a drug to cure the cancer. Curcumin is a yellow color pigment which is mainly present in the turmeric and it acts as a potential drug for cancer.

So, the correct answer is option D.