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Phytoalexins are secreted by plants in r...

Phytoalexins are secreted by plants in response to fungal reaction. These compounds are generally

A

Proteins

B

Glycoproteins

C

Phenolic compounds

D

Lipids

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C
Phytoalexins are phenolic compound produce in the host cell for defense in response to fungal infection (Muller and Borger, 1940). These chemicals inhibit growth of the parasite.
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