METABOLITE

Question 1

What is metabolite and what are its types ?

Answer 1

Biomolecule takes part in metabolism are called metabolite.
They are categorized into
1. Primary metabolite
2. Secondary metabolite

Question 2

What are primary metabolite ?

Answer 2

• They show direct involvement in the growth.
• Have identifiable function in physiological processes
• eg - Proteins , fats , nucleic acid , carbohydrates etc

Question 3

What are secondary metabolite ?

Answer 3

• They are present in the animals
• In plants, fungi and microbial cell thousands of organic compound present other than primary metabolite are called secondary metabolite.
• They have economic importance , ecological value and are used in human welfare.
• Eg - Spices , drugs , scent , pigment , gum etc.

Question 4

What is the example of secondary metabolite like pigment ?

Answer 4

1. Carotenoid

2. Anthocyanin

Question 5

What is the example of secondary metabolite like alkaloid ?

Answer 5

1. Morphine

2. Codeine

Question 6

What is the example of secondary metabolite like terpenoid ?

Answer 6

1. Monoterpenes

2. Diterpenes

Question 7

What is the example of secondary metabolite like essential oil ?

Answer 7

Lemon grass oil

Question 8

What is the example of secondary metabolite like toxin ?

Answer 8

1. Abrin

2. Ricin

Question 9

What is the example of secondary metabolite like lectin ?

Answer 9

Concanavalin-A

Question 10

What is the example of secondary metabolite like drugs ?

Answer 10

1. Vinblastine

2. Curcumin

Question 11

What is the example of secondary metabolite like polymeric substance ?

Answer 11

1. Rubber
2. Gums
3. Cellulose