What are primary and secondary metabolites? Give one example or each.
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Some examples of primary metabolites are lactic acid, amino acids, vitamins, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. Examples of secondary metabolites are alkaloids, steroids, phenolics, essential oils, etc. 4.
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•Primary Metabolite
(a) These are the metabolites which have identifiable functions and play a specific role in metabolism.
(b) These are important in human metabolic processes Eg: amino acids, sugars.
•Secondary Metabolites
(a) These are the metablites formed during metabolism whose exact function is not known.
(b) These are useful for human welfare
Eg: Alkaloids, flavonoids antibiotics.
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