Question

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine
and caffeine are produced by plants for their​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their own protection and defence. These secondary metabolites have very specific function but require specific environmental conditions also to perform well. They protect against pathogens and herbivores. Other than that, they offer better resistance to abiotic stresses and to the animals and insects from sitting on them

Answer 2

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine  and caffeine are produced by plants for their defense action

• Within a phylogenetic group, particular metabolites are sometimes limited to a small collection of organisms.
• Secondary metabolites also perform a significant role in properly protecting plants against herbivorous defenses and various other interspecies.  
• People often use them as effective pigments, specific flavourings, medicines, and even various recreational drugs.