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Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their :
a
Growth response
b
Defence action
c
Effect on reproduction
d
Nutritive value
detailed solution
Correct option is B
Strychnine & caffeine are produced by the plants as secondary metabolites to render plant parts unpalatable to the predators.Primary metabolites have identifiable functions and play known roles in normal physiological processes like growth, reproduction and nutrition.Talk to our academic expert!
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