Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced in plants… | Metabolites – Secondary Metabolites

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced in plants for their:

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Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced in plants for their:

A Growth response

B Defence action

C Effect on reproduction

D Nutritive value

Detailed Solution

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, caffeine, quinine, strychnine and opium are produced by plants as defences against grazers and browsers.

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