Question

what are primary and secondary metabolites ​

Answer 1

Primary metabolites are the metabolites which are required for the growth and maintenance of cellular function and A primary metabolite is a kind of metabolite that is directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction.

Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by bacteria, fungi, or plants which are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of the organism and are  metabolites which are not required for the growth and maintenance of the cellular functions and are the end products of the primary metabolism.