Define secondary metabolites.

Given below are the secondary metabolites. Mention their plant source. (a) Digoxin (b) Vincristine.

Describe the production of secondary metabolites in plants.

The production of secondary metabolites require the use of……………

Give examples of secondary metabolites in plants.

Give two examples of secondary metabolites used as drugs.

Give two example of secondary metabolites used as drugs.

State the medicinal property of the following secondary metabolites obtained from plants. (a) Capsaicin (b) Vincristine (c) Quinine

Name any three secondary metabolites obtained from plants and mention their medicinal aspects.

(I) Secondary metabolites are "by products" of cell metabolism. (II) Production of secondary metabolites can be automated using bio-reactors. (III) Fusion product of protoplast with nucleus of different cells are cybrid. (IV) Polyethylene glycol is used as growth agent in tissue culture.

Which of the following secondary metabolites belong to the group drugs?I. Morphine II. Curcumin III. Codeine IV. Vinblastine V.Abrin: