Write the difference between primary and secondary metabolites
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firat tabular form is primary an d the other is secondary
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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.
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