Secondary Metabolites Trivia Quiz!

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1.

Any compund produced by plants:
- A.
  
  Primary metabolites
- B.
  
  Plant metabolite
- C.
  
  Secondary metabolit
2.

Molecules found in all plant cells and are necessary for the life of the plant.
- A.
  
  Plant metabolite
- B.
  
  Primary metabolite
- C.
  
  Secondary metabolite
3.

Molecules that are found only in certain cells and in certain plants.
- A.
  
  Plant metabolite
- B.
  
  Primart metabolite
- C.
  
  Secondary metabolite
4.

They are often synthesized in one part of the plant and then stored in vacuoles in another part of the plant. They are also being discovered almost daily__________
- A.
  
  Primary metabolite
- B.
  
  Secondary metabolite
- C.
  
  Plant metabolite
5.

What are some functions of secondary metabolites?
- A.
  
  Used to attract animals to pollinate the plant and to disperse its seeds
- B.
  
  Protecting the plant from herbivores such as insects
- C.
  
  Used to derive medicine
6.

This major class of secondary metabolites is among the most pharmacologically active compounds (many have dramatic physiological effects on humans) examples are morphine, cocaine, and caffeine.
- A.
  
  Alkaloids
- B.
  
  Terpenoids
- C.
  
  Phenolics
7.

Created through the mevalonic acid pathway; they are composed of isoprene units.
- A.
  
  Alkaloids
- B.
  
  Terpenoids
- C.
  
  Phenolics
8.

_________ itself is released by some plants during hot weather to form a bluish haze.
- A.
  
  OH
- B.
  
  Isoprene
- C.
  
  Amino acids
9.

Created through the shikimic acid pathway; it contains a hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring.
- A.
  
  Alkaloids
- B.
  
  Terpenoids
- C.
  
  Phenolics
10.

They are modifications of amino acids; they are nitrogenous compounds that are bases.
- A.
  
  Alkaloids
- B.
  
  Terpenoids
- C.
  
  Phenolics
11.

There is a sense of urgency because the world's tropical rain forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. The knowledge of medicinal plants associated with tribal cultures is being lost.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Caylie is awesome.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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