Question

Write the difference between primary and secondary metabolites

Answer 1

firat tabular form is primary an d the other is secondary

Answer 2

Answer:

Primary Metabolite Secondary Metabolites

primary metabolites

• These are the metabolites which have identifiable functions and play a specific role in metabolism.
• These are important in human metabolic processes
• primary metabolites are directly involved in primary growth development and reproduction.
• Eg: amino acids, sugars.

Secondary Metabolites

• These are the metablites formed during metabolism whose exact function is not known.
• These are useful for human welfare
• secondary metabolites are indirectly involved in metabolisms while playing important ecological functions in the body.
• Eg: Alkaloids, flavonoids antibiotics.